It’s Bad! Jack Smith’s testimony before Congress was a direct blow to Donald Trump’s claim of “total exoneration.” Under oath, Smith made it clear that Trump was charged because the evidence showed he willfully broke the law, not because of politics.
He said his investigation produced proof beyond a reasonable doubt that Trump committed crimes related to election interference and the mishandling of classified documents, and that he would prosecute any president—Republican or Democrat—on the same facts.
Smith explained that Trump caused January 6th, knew the election lies were false, and tried to exploit the violence to stay in power. He emphasized that grand juries in two districts agreed the evidence justified indictments.
The cases ended not because Trump was innocent, but because of technical rulings and DOJ policy that prevents prosecuting a sitting president.
Smith rejected claims of a First Amendment defense, stating clearly that speech used to commit crimes is not protected. He also condemned attacks and threats against prosecutors and FBI agents, warning that intimidation undermines the rule of law.
The key takeaway: Trump avoided trial due to power and procedure—not lack of evidence. Smith locked that conclusion into the official record under oath, and the evidence remains.
