LOADING ERROR LOADINGWASHINGTON ― Jack Smith has no regrets about pushing criminal charges against President Donald Trump, the former special counsel told lawmakers on Thursday. ), the committee’s top Democrat, said Republicans would only make fools of themselves by attacking Smith. “Rather than accept his defeat in the 2020 presidential election, President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results and prevent the lawful transfer of power,” Smith said. Smith said he’d subpoenaed the records, without notifying the lawmakers, in accordance with Justice Department policy. Because the public integrity section at the Justice Department has now changed its policy,” Jordan said.

Source: Huffington Post January 22, 2026 10:16 UTC