Source: Fox News
Summary
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan has issued a criminal referral of former Biden special counsel Jack Smith, accusing him of misleading Congress about the scope of his investigation into President Donald Trump. Jordan argues that newly released records contradict Smith’s testimony that he did not obtain or review lawmakers’ text messages during his probes. The referral comes after Smith faced scrutiny from Republicans over allegedly weaponizing the Justice Department and violating constitutional privacy protections. Smith has denied any wrongdoing.
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Once again, the discussion returns to a familiar question.
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan issues a criminal referral of Jack Smith. Jordan accuses Smith of making false statements during a December deposition. The referral comes after Smith faced scrutiny from Republicans. Smith has denied any wrongdoing. The process has entered a familiar phase: allegations, denials, and calls for investigation.
As the referral is made, the question of what constitutes a “false statement” becomes a focal point. The sequence of events is well-rehearsed: a claim is made, evidence is presented, and the accused denies wrongdoing.
The observation that the process has become a familiar routine is not surprising.
Author: Evan Null
