# Jack Smith testifies at Senate hearing, defending decision to charge Trump

https://mins.news/en/item/79149

- NBC News, 2026-09-29 17:46 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.nbcnews.com/now/video/jack-smith-testifies-at-senate-hearing-defending-decision-to-charge-trump-270732357840

> Jack Smith appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee as the Justice Department pushed to target law enforcement officials involved in his investigation into President Trump. Smith responded to senators’ questions about his decision to charge Trump.

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