Jack Smith States He Will Not Be Silenced by Threats of Prosecution
Former special counsel Jack Smith, who previously indicted Donald Trump, stated to senators in Washington that he will not be silenced by threats of prosecution from the former president.
Rockford, IL, September 29, 2026 —
Former special counsel Jack Smith has declared that he will not be deterred by threats of prosecution from former President Donald Trump. Smith, who previously led the federal prosecution that indicted Trump, made this statement to senators in Washington.
The specific date of Smith’s remarks to the senators was not immediately available. Details regarding the exact nature of the threats made by the former president were also not provided. Smith’s assertion comes in the context of his role in bringing charges against Trump, underscoring a public stance against potential retaliation.
Jack Smith served as the special counsel appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland to oversee investigations into Donald Trump, including the handling of classified documents after leaving office and efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. His office subsequently secured an indictment against Trump in federal court in Florida related to the classified documents case.
The statement to senators in Washington signifies a public response from Smith to perceived pressures or intimidation related to his prosecutorial actions. The summary did not specify which senators Smith addressed or the broader context of the discussion surrounding potential future prosecutions.
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