Jack Smith Defends Trump Indictments; Trump, Some Republicans Say He Should Be

Jack Smith, who served as a special counsel at the Justice Department, defended the two criminal indictments of President Donald Trump during an appearance on Capitol Hill, according to NPR.

Senate Republicans directed their anger at Smith at the hearing, weeks before the coming midterm elections, NBC News reported. NBC described Smith as a frequent target of Trump's fury.

According to NBC News, Trump and some Republicans argue that Smith should himself face prosecution. NBC reported that they say Smith abused his power and sought to hurt Trump politically.

Key points

• Smith defended two criminal indictments against Trump on Capitol Hill, according to NPR.
• NBC News reported that Trump and some Republicans say Smith should be prosecuted himself.
• NBC reported that they argue Smith abused his power and sought to hurt Trump politically.
• NBC News reported that the hearing took place weeks before the midterm elections.

Smith and the Trump indictments

Smith is a former prosecutor who served as a special counsel at the Justice Department. NPR reported that he defended two criminal indictments against Trump on Capitol Hill.

The indictments and the investigations of Trump are the subject of the dispute. NBC News reported that Smith defended the investigations at the hearing.

NBC News described Smith as a frequent target of Trump's criticism. The president and some Republicans say the former prosecutor should face prosecution, NBC reported.

Their argument, according to NBC, is that Smith misused the authority of his office. They also say he acted to damage Trump politically.

None of the sources reviewed reports a decision on whether any prosecution of Smith will be pursued.