Washington, D.C. — Former Special Counsel Jack Smith has revealed that a sweeping injunction issued by Judge Aileen Cannon prevented him from sharing key evidence with a congressional committee regarding Donald Trump’s handling of classified records.
Smith said the barred material detailed what he described as overwhelming proof that Trump knowingly retained hundreds of presidential and highly classified documents after leaving office.
According to Smith, the documents were kept in unsecured locations, including bathrooms and ballrooms at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort, despite repeated government efforts to recover them.
He alleged that Trump defied subpoenas, obstructed law enforcement, concealed evidence, and made false statements about his continued possession of the records.
Smith further indicated that investigators uncovered extensive evidence showing how the materials were moved and hidden within Mar-a-Lago, adding to concerns about national security and compliance with federal law.
The disclosure has sparked intense reaction in Washington, reigniting debate over judicial rulings, executive accountability, and the limits placed on congressional oversight.
Lawmakers from both parties are now calling for clarity as legal and political questions surrounding the case continue to mount.
