House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan Subpoenas Former Special Counsel Jack Smith for Deposition in Trump Investigation
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan has issued a subpoena to former special counsel Jack Smith for a deposition, as part of the Republicans' investigation into President Donald Trump's political opponents. The subpoena directs Smith to appear before the committee on Dec. 17, with Jordan emphasizing the importance of Smith's information in the oversight of the matter.
The upcoming deposition, scheduled to be held privately, is a significant development as House and Senate Republicans focus on Smith's election-related investigation of Trump. They have criticized the probe for targeting numerous Republican lawmakers, GOP entities, Trump allies, and media outlets. Smith has defended his work as special counsel, which led to criminal charges against Trump, but dropped the cases after Trump's reelection in 2024.
While Smith has offered to testify publicly before the House and Senate Judiciary Committees, Jordan prefers a deposition format. This format allows each party on the committee to question Smith for an hour at a time, enabling a more comprehensive record to be built compared to the shorter intervals in a public hearing.
In addition to the deposition, Jordan's subpoena includes a broad request for all documents and communications related to Smith's tenure as special counsel. This request follows the Department of Justice's authorization for Smith to provide unrestricted testimony to the committee, regardless of potential privilege.
Fox News Digital has reached out to a representative for Smith and committee Democrats for their comments on the matter. This story is still developing, and updates will be provided as new information becomes available.