Former special counsel Jack Smith faced off with Republican senators Tuesday at a tense Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, defending the two prosecutions he brought against President Trump for attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Smith said his team followed standard practice, and dismissed claims he was politically motivated. This is former special counsel Jack Smith on Tuesday.

Jack Smith: “I stand by my decisions as special counsel, including my decision to bring charges against President Trump. I made those decisions without regard to President Trump’s political association, activities, beliefs or candidacy in the 2024 presidential election.”