Jack Smith defends handling of Trump probes at heated Senate hearing - CBS News
Special Counsel Jack Smith defended his investigation into Donald Trump during a Senate hearing, arguing that his silence allowed misinformation to spread. He suggested that future prosecutors may need to communicate more effectively with the public to counter false narratives.
Why it matters
The testimony highlights the evolving challenges of balancing prosecutorial discretion with the need for public transparency in high-stakes political cases.
Grassley delivered closing remarks about Smith's investigations into Mr. Trump and said his own probe showed the cases were infected with "defects, failures and political motives."
"His own words and that of his staff have told the tale of rampant wrongdoing and political conduct," he said.
Grassley said his investigation will continue.
When asked by GOP Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina if he wishes he did anything differently during his time as special counsel, Smith said that his limited public statements allowed others to misrepresent his investigations without a public rebuttal.
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