Jack Smith.
American lawyer and special counsel (born 1969)
- Reports this week
- 5
- Active events
- 6
- Connections
- 49
What's happening
Active this week
-
The Biden-Harris Administration is using the Department of Justice to investigate political opposition, concurrent with Jack Smith admitting issues regarding gag orders.Some support1 report
-
Jack Smith testified before the Judiciary Committee, leading Jim Jordan to issue a criminal referral against him, which was sent to the Acting Attorney General.Well supported12 reports1 development inside
-
A collection of concurrent high-profile developments involving Jim Jordan, Jack Smith, John Brennan, and the DOJ, including a criminal referral against Brennan.Some support2 reports4 developments inside
-
The House is investigating DOJ and FBI excesses, while Jim Jordan serves as Judiciary Committee Chairman.Some support1 report
-
Investigations into Donald Trump regarding election challenges and document retention, alongside Jim Jordan calling for a criminal probe into Jack Smith.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
-
Congress scrutinizes Donald Trump's political activities and investigates misconduct involving Jack Smith amid legislative delays.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
-
Merrick Garland selected Jack Smith to spearhead federal inquiries regarding a controversial matter in Minnesota.Some support2 reports1 development inside
-
Jack Smith obtained text messages under the authority of Attorney General Merrick Garland.Some support1 report
-
Jack Smith secured the indictment of James Comey and replaced Bondi as attorney general, sparking political conflict.Some support2 reports
-
CNN hosted a platform for political questioning, pressing on the status of the Anti-Weaponization Fund.Some support1 report
-
Jim Jordan suggests Todd Blanche should not recuse himself, while Blanche considers whether to prosecute Jack Smith.Some support1 report
-
Jack Smith's probe subpoenaed Verizon for phone records.Some support1 report
-
Investigation into mishandled classified documents involving Jack Smith and Donald Trump.Well supported36 reports5 developments inside
-
The US Attorney General’s Office notified Jack Smith of findings after accessing private text messages of members.Some support1 report
-
Jack Smith, Jon Stewart, and Brian Driscoll are involved in a discussion concerning executive overreach and institutional independence.Some support1 report
-
Former special counsel Jack Smith was reported to have worked with signatories on April 2, 2026.Some support1 report
-
Jack Smith urged Texas Attorneys General to protect elections and expressed concern over Donald Trump's alleged cheating.Some support1 report
-
Jack Smith prosecuted Donald Trump regarding election interference charges, leading to a criminal indictment in Georgia.Some support2 reports
-
Jack Smith investigated efforts to overturn the 2020 election.Well supported4 reports
-
Smith criticizes the Trump administration's treatment of his agents as Patel fires agents related to Trump investigations.Some support1 report
-
Trump makes legal threats against Jack Smith, while Smith gives an exclusive interview to Nicolle Wallace regarding the ongoing situation.Well supported5 reports
-
Michael Dreeben, who is a counselor to Special Counsel Jack Smith, is scheduled to speak at the Chautauqua Institution.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
No new reports in 90+ days-
A company filed a lawsuit against the DOJ regarding the interconnected roles of Blanche, Jeffrey Epstein, and Jack Smith's investigations.Some support1 report
-
Juan Merchan presided over the unconditional discharge sentence and established civil liability in a case investigated by Jack Smith.Some support1 report
-
A Senate version of the NDO Fairness Act is circulating, amid calls for Non-Disclosure Agreement reform following investigations into data disclosure.Well supported5 reports
No events began in the chosen period. Widen it, or reset.
Around Jack Smith this week
News at the entities that move Jack Smith most-
Karoline Leavitt TransactionalKaroline Leavitt provided testimony regarding Donald Trump's political conduct and criticized Keir Starmer's policies during a lunch.Moves Jack Smith
-
Jim Jordan TransactionalJim Jordan predicted Democrats will gain House control and named Jamie Raskin as a senior Democrat during a radio appearance.Moves Jack Smith
-
Donald Trump StructuralThe Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Moves Jack Smith
-
Chuck Grassley OperationalDiesel costs rose significantly in Iowa.Moves Jack Smith
-
department StructuralThe DOJ is seeking to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the NAACP against XAI over pollution related to its data center in Memphis.Moves Jack Smith
-
Joe Biden StructuralThe article links Iran's actions to US prices, Biden's withdrawal from Afghanistan, and the impact of the Iran war on Nebraska.Moves Jack Smith
Connections
The 37 strongest of 49, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Donald Trump Structural
Jack Smith has formally investigated and prosecuted Donald Trump for election interference and document mishandling, which Trump actively resists.
-
Chuck Grassley Operational
Grassley is pursuing accountability proceedings against Smith in the Senate, while Smith's investigation actively reviews Grassley's communications and records.
-
Karoline Leavitt Transactional
Leavitt promoted Smith by posting a video documenting his swearing-in ceremony.
-
Jim Jordan Operational
A criminal referral alleging knowingly false statements under oath was initiated between the two entities.
-
department Structural
Jack Smith was formerly employed by the Department of Justice in a chief of public integrity capacity.
-
Joe Biden Structural
Jack Smith's office operates under the Biden administration's formal oversight, though his actions are currently reported to oppose the administration's interests.
-
Texas Operational
Jack Smith is actively urging elected officials and agencies within Texas regarding election protection matters.
-
Michael Dreeben Structural
Michael Dreeben served as a professional counselor to Jack Smith during his tenure as Special Counsel.
Show all 37 connections
-
Barack Obama Transactional
Barack Obama employed Jack Smith for a specific ethics reform initiative.
-
committee Operational
Jack Smith has actively interacted with the committee, having testified and being invited to testify.
-
Letitia James Operational
Both individuals are targets of DOJ investigations, and Smith's campaign is actively targeting James.
-
Merrick Garland Structural
Garland appointed Smith to oversee federal investigations, establishing a formal chain of command.
-
Blanche Operational
Blanche was professionally involved in the investigations and cases related to Jack Smith's work.
-
Todd Blanche Operational
Blanche is involved in the investigation of Smith's team and holds potential prosecutorial power over him.
-
Nicolle Wallace Transactional
Jack Smith participated in interviews and made claims to Nicolle Wallace on MSNOW.
-
James Comey Transactional
Jack Smith secured an indictment against James Comey.
-
Aileen Cannon Transactional
The case between the two was concluded when Aileen Cannon dismissed the matter on flimsy grounds.
-
Congress Structural
Jack Smith's investigations are linked to Congressional oversight, prompting calls for reform in related agencies.
-
Donald Operational
The relationship is defined by the ongoing investigation into chargeable crimes committed by Donald.
-
Jon Stewart Mentioned together
The entities are co-mentioned in articles discussing themes of executive overreach and institutional independence.
-
House Shared context
House and Jack Smith share the political context where Congress is investigating DOJ and FBI excesses.
-
Jamie Raskin Operational
Jamie Raskin has publicly criticized the referral process against Jack Smith.
-
John Yoo Operational
The relationship operates in a professional capacity, similar to that of special counsel investigations.
-
Bondi Transactional
Jack Smith succeeded Bondi as the attorney general.
-
ABC Audio Transactional
The relationship is defined by their involvement in a current inquiry concerning privileged text messages.
-
Patrick Davis Mentioned together
Patrick Davis commented on Jack Smith's investigative team.
-
David Hearn Transactional
Jack Smith's team was involved in the legal defense of David Hearn.
-
Dana Bash Mentioned together
The entities are co-mentioned in the context of tracking the status of the Anti-Weaponization Fund.
-
Minnesota Shared context
Jack Smith commented on a controversial inquiry taking place within the state of Minnesota.
-
Brian Driscoll Shared context
The relationship is observed as a shared professional context where Brian Driscoll's firing is cited as an example of decline within the Department of Justice, relevant to Jack Smith's professional sphere.
-
Dan Scavino Mentioned together
No direct relationship between Jack Smith and Dan Scavino is evidenced in the provided timeline.
-
National Archives Mentioned together
No evidence was provided linking Jack Smith and the National Archives.
-
Chris Coons Mentioned together
No direct relationship between the two entities was observed in the provided evidence.
-
Instagram Mentioned together
No evidence provided links Jack Smith to Instagram.
-
International Criminal Court Transactional
Jack Smith previously worked at the International Criminal Court.
-
Jim Jordan Transactional
Jim Jordan has formally challenged Jack Smith by issuing criminal referrals and urging the Justice Department to investigate his conduct.
-
Dusty Johnson Mentioned together
The single snapshot is too vague and lacks explicit coupling evidence between the two individuals.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
3 events- The Biden-Harris Administration is using the Department of Justice to investigate political opposition, concurrent with Jack Smith admitting issues regarding gag orders.
- The House is investigating DOJ and FBI excesses, while Jim Jordan serves as Judiciary Committee Chairman.
- Congress scrutinizes Donald Trump's political activities and investigates misconduct involving Jack Smith amid legislative delays.
August 2026
5 events- Jack Smith obtained text messages under the authority of Attorney General Merrick Garland.
- Jack Smith secured the indictment of James Comey and replaced Bondi as attorney general, sparking political conflict.
- CNN hosted a platform for political questioning, pressing on the status of the Anti-Weaponization Fund.
- Jim Jordan suggests Todd Blanche should not recuse himself, while Blanche considers whether to prosecute Jack Smith.
- Jack Smith's probe subpoenaed Verizon for phone records.
July 2026
13 events- Jack Smith testified before the Judiciary Committee, leading Jim Jordan to issue a criminal referral against him, which was sent to the Acting Attorney General.
- A collection of concurrent high-profile developments involving Jim Jordan, Jack Smith, John Brennan, and the DOJ, including a criminal referral against Brennan.
- Investigations into Donald Trump regarding election challenges and document retention, alongside Jim Jordan calling for a criminal probe into Jack Smith.
- Merrick Garland selected Jack Smith to spearhead federal inquiries regarding a controversial matter in Minnesota.
- The US Attorney General’s Office notified Jack Smith of findings after accessing private text messages of members.
- Jack Smith, Jon Stewart, and Brian Driscoll are involved in a discussion concerning executive overreach and institutional independence.
- Former special counsel Jack Smith was reported to have worked with signatories on April 2, 2026.
- Jack Smith urged Texas Attorneys General to protect elections and expressed concern over Donald Trump's alleged cheating.
- Jack Smith prosecuted Donald Trump regarding election interference charges, leading to a criminal indictment in Georgia.
- Jack Smith investigated efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
- Smith criticizes the Trump administration's treatment of his agents as Patel fires agents related to Trump investigations.
- Trump makes legal threats against Jack Smith, while Smith gives an exclusive interview to Nicolle Wallace regarding the ongoing situation.
- Michael Dreeben, who is a counselor to Special Counsel Jack Smith, is scheduled to speak at the Chautauqua Institution.
Show 1 earlier month
June 2026
4 events- Investigation into mishandled classified documents involving Jack Smith and Donald Trump.
- A company filed a lawsuit against the DOJ regarding the interconnected roles of Blanche, Jeffrey Epstein, and Jack Smith's investigations.
- Juan Merchan presided over the unconditional discharge sentence and established civil liability in a case investigated by Jack Smith.
- A Senate version of the NDO Fairness Act is circulating, amid calls for Non-Disclosure Agreement reform following investigations into data disclosure.