# Jack Smith defends decision to charge Trump at Senate hearing

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- NBC News, 2026-09-29 14:14 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.nbcnews.com/video/jack-smith-defends-decision-to-charge-trump-at-senate-hearing-270718533926

> Former special counsel Jack Smith testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee, defending his criminal investigations into President Trump. In his opening statement, Smith said he stands by his decision to bring charges against Trump.

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