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Former Prosecutor: Trump Attempted to Overturn Election Results

Published January 22, 2026, 17:14
Former Prosecutor: Trump Attempted to Overturn Election Results

Former Special Counsel Jack Smith publicly accuses Donald Trump of illegally attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and obstruct the lawful transfer of power to Joe Biden. He testified before the House Judiciary Committee, denouncing the “false and misleading narratives” surrounding his investigation. Smith emphasized that the criminal prosecutions against Trump were based solely on evidence of legal violations, without regard to his political affiliation or future intentions. He reiterated that Trump engaged in an illegal scheme to overturn the election and obstruct the transfer of power to Biden. Smith stated that he would prosecute a former president again today, if the facts were the same, regardless of whether he was a Democrat or a Republican. This underscores the independence of his investigation and his commitment to the rule of law. The hearing before the Republican-controlled Committee gives Smith the opportunity to speak directly to the American people and present his findings. Republican lawmakers are seeking to challenge the investigation and support Trump.