Rep. Jim Jordan Calls for Jack Smith to Testify About His ‘Politically Driven Inquiry’ into Trump

House Committee Intensifies Inquiry into Jack Smith’s Actions

Jim Jordan, the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, is escalating his investigation by requesting that former special counsel Jack Smith testify regarding what Jordan describes as a “politically motivated investigation.” This follows revelations that Smith’s team tracked the phone calls of several Republican senators.

In a letter sent Tuesday, Jordan stated, “Your testimony… will help clarify the extent to which the Biden-Harris Department of Justice has weaponized federal law enforcement.” He expressed concerns over the methods used in the investigation.

Jordan pointed to disturbing tactics employed during the prosecution, claiming that Smith’s team attempted to silence President Trump by limiting his public discourse on the case, conducted unnecessary raids, pressured Trump’s defense attorneys, and manipulated important evidence. He referenced “alarming documents” showcased by FBI Director Kash Patel last week.

Patel revealed that communications records for several Republican lawmakers—Senators Lindsey Graham and Marsha Blackburn, Representative Ron Johnson, and others—were handed over to Smith’s team, following subpoenas issued to major phone companies in 2023.

Jordan noted that some members of Smith’s special counsel team did not fully cooperate with the inquiry, highlighting that former senior assistant special counsel Thomas Windham “refused to answer” questions regarding other members of Congress who might have been investigated or whether any further records were reviewed during the Trump investigation.

During questioning, Windham repeatedly stated, “For reasons stated by my attorney, I respectfully decline to answer.” This approach echoed the response of former special counsel Jay Blatt, who invoked the Fifth Amendment numerous times during committee interviews, sidestepping key questions related to the motives behind classified document searches and other political matters.

Patel has already taken action against some FBI agents and the U.S. Office of Special Counsel related to the surveillance of nine lawmakers. Reports have surfaced indicating an investigation has been initiated against Smith himself.

Controversy surrounded Smith when he filed criminal charges against Trump related to the 2020 election and classified documents, charges which were later dismissed.