The House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday released a full transcript and video of former special counsel Jack Smith’s closed-door deposition before the Republican-led panel earlier this month.
The release consists of a 255-page transcript and more than 8 hours of video. Smith sought to testify publicly, but his request was denied by Republicans on the Judiciary Committee.
In his opening statement, Smith told lawmakers that his team found “proof beyond a reasonable doubt” that President Donald Trump engaged in a “criminal scheme” to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Smith also testified that Trump “repeatedly tried to obstruct justice” in the classified documents case, as previously reported by NBC News.
The committee, led by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, a top Trump ally, is investigating Smith and his former office over the federal indictments of the president after his first term.
One of the indictments alleged that Trump improperly stored classified documents after he left office, while the second alleged that he interfered in the 2020 presidential election by spreading false claims about voter fraud.
Both cases have since been dismissed. Trump pleaded not guilty and denied any wrongdoing.
Since returning to office, Trump has repeatedly called for Smith to be prosecuted.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
Ryan J. Reilly and Gary Grumbach contributed.
