‘Capitol Hill attack didn't happen without him’: Jack Smith defends ‘prosecution’ of Trump

Former special counsel Jack Smith told Congress in a newly released deposition that evidence shows Donald Trump’s actions directly led to the January 6 Capitol attack and would not have occurred without him, defending his decision to prosecute the former president. Smith rejected claims of political bias, saying his investigations were based on solid evidence and proof beyond a reasonable doubt. The release of the transcript and video has sparked heated debate online and in political circles ahead of the 2026 election cycle.