House Republicans Refer Jack Smith to Justice Department for Prosecution

Criminal Referral of Former Special Counsel Jack Smith·Latest event July 23, 2026

Jul 23

House Republicans Refer Jack Smith to Justice Department for Prosecution

House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan sent a formal referral to the Justice Department requesting a criminal investigation into former special counsel Jack Smith. The committee alleges that Smith made false statements under oath during his testimony regarding the investigation into Trump. Jordan specifically accused the former prosecutor of misleading Congress about the seizure of text messages belonging to lawmakers. This move follows a series of Republican inquiries into the conduct of the special counsel office during its federal probes.

House Republicans Refer Jack Smith To Justice Department For ProsecutionRepublican-controlled committee refers former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith for criminal investigationRepublicans in Congress Urge Justice Department to Investigate Former Prosecutor Jack Smith

Jul 23

Jim Jordan asks DOJ to prosecute Jack Smith for allegedly misleading Congress

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan sent a formal request to the Justice Department to open a criminal investigation into former special counsel Jack Smith following allegations of perjury. The referral alleges that Smith provided false statements in testimony regarding his investigation into Trump. Jordan claims there is strong evidence that Smith misled House Republicans about the seizure of lawmaker text messages. The request follows new revelations regarding lawmaker texts that suggest Smith's previous testimony was inaccurate. This development occurs as the Trump administration manages unrelated international tensions and domestic security threats.

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