News|Donald TrumpUS House Judiciary Committee subpoenas former Trump prosecutor Jack SmithRepublicans have been probing Smith’s investigations into Trump, which resulted in two indictments.

The House Judiciary Committee in the United States, led by Republicans, has issued a subpoena to former Department of Justice Special Counsel Jack Smith. Smith was responsible for leading two federal prosecutions against President Donald Trump.

The Committee's chairman, Republican Jim Jordan, stated in a letter that Smith's service as Special Counsel provides him with information crucial to the Committee's oversight. Smith is requested to produce records and is scheduled for a closed-door interview later this month.

The first indictment involved Trump's alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results and his actions on January 6, 2021. The second indictment concerned the retention of classified documents at Trump's Florida residence.

Both cases were dismissed following Trump's re-election in November 2024, aligning with the Department of Justice policy that prohibits prosecuting a sitting president.

Peter Koski, representing Smith, expressed disappointment over the rejection of Smith's offer to testify publicly. He emphasized that the public will miss the opportunity to hear directly from Smith regarding his investigations.

Smith's legal team clarified that phone records obtained during the investigation contained only basic details such as call times, dates, and durations, not the content of conversations. The team asserted that Smith's actions adhered to legal standards and were not influenced by political factors.

Republicans in Congress have recently scrutinized Smith’s team for analyzing phone records of lawmakers around the January 6 events. Smith’s legal team maintains that their actions were appropriate and lawful.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.