Jack Smith.
American lawyer and special counsel (born 1969)
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Investigations into Donald Trump regarding election challenges and document retention, alongside Jim Jordan calling for a criminal probe into Jack Smith.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
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The House is investigating DOJ and FBI excesses, while Jim Jordan serves as Judiciary Committee Chairman.Well supported7 reports
Earlier this month
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Investigation into mishandled classified documents involving Jack Smith and Donald Trump.Well supported47 reports5 developments inside
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Jack Smith and Ilhan Omar are reportedly being pursued by Trump's DOJ, while NPR reported on sailors in Bahrain.Some support1 report
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Smith's investigation forces CPI to comply with subpoenas, while Slotkin aims to deter Trump administration staff, and Smith's playbook is noted for future Dem Congress.Some support1 report
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Investigations are reportedly concerned about family cryptocurrency funds.Some support1 report
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Jack Smith prosecuted Donald Trump regarding election interference charges, leading to a criminal indictment in Georgia.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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BBC subpoenas Jack Smith for defense while Donald Trump campaigns in Georgia.Some support82 reports
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Trump's lawyers sought to limit Jack Smith's involvement during a court hearing in Miami.Some support1 report
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Smith and the FBI investigated data related to Trump supporters, while Grassley obtained a memo on Smith's actions.Well supported7 reports1 development inside
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Lawsuits filed against Donald Trump have reportedly increased his popularity.Some support1 report
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Jack Smith filed indictments in the Southern District of Florida/Atlanta, prompting a response from Elissa Slotkin.Some support1 report
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Governance issues led to operational decline involving Jack Smith and Douglas Berry.Some support1 report
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Jack Smith's team collected personal payroll data from the Conservative Partnership Institute.Some support1 report
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The Biden-Harris Administration is using the Department of Justice to investigate political opposition, concurrent with Jack Smith admitting issues regarding gag orders.Some support2 reports
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The Department of Justice collected personal data on Republican voters on October 14, 2026.Some support1 report
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Congress scrutinizes Donald Trump's political activities and investigates misconduct involving Jack Smith amid legislative delays.Well supported5 reports
One to three months ago
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Eric Schmitt attempted to set a perjury trap for Jack Smith.Some support2 reports
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Jack Smith led a classified documents investigation that included Republican lawmakers, while the FBI monitored Susie Wiles' calls and travel.Some support4 reports
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Marsha Blackburn sued Jack Smith over metadata collection, following Smith's investigation that took place in Nashville.Some support1 report
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A new probe into Donald Trump is underway, involving the FBI monitoring his legal team and advisers, with Lisa Monaco's approval.Some support2 reports
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Smith criticizes the Trump administration's treatment of his agents as Patel fires agents related to Trump investigations.Some support2 reports
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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
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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
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Merrick Garland selected Jack Smith to spearhead federal inquiries regarding a controversial matter in Minnesota.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Jack Smith obtained text messages under the authority of Attorney General Merrick Garland.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Jack Smith secured the indictment of James Comey and replaced Bondi as attorney general, sparking political conflict.Some support2 reports
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CNN hosted a platform for political questioning, pressing on the status of the Anti-Weaponization Fund.Some support1 report
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Jim Jordan suggests Todd Blanche should not recuse himself, while Blanche considers whether to prosecute Jack Smith.Some support1 report
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Jack Smith's probe subpoenaed Verizon for phone records.Some support1 report
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The US Attorney General’s Office notified Jack Smith of findings after accessing private text messages of members.Some support1 report
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Jack Smith, Jon Stewart, and Brian Driscoll are involved in a discussion concerning executive overreach and institutional independence.Some support1 report
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Former special counsel Jack Smith was reported to have worked with signatories on April 2, 2026.Some support1 report
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Jack Smith urged Texas Attorneys General to protect elections and expressed concern over Donald Trump's alleged cheating.Some support1 report
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Jack Smith investigated efforts to overturn the 2020 election.Well supported6 reports
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Trump makes legal threats against Jack Smith, while Smith gives an exclusive interview to Nicolle Wallace regarding the ongoing situation.Well supported5 reports
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Michael Dreeben, who is a counselor to Special Counsel Jack Smith, is scheduled to speak at the Chautauqua Institution.Some support1 report
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A company filed a lawsuit against the DOJ regarding the interconnected roles of Blanche, Jeffrey Epstein, and Jack Smith's investigations.Some support1 report
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Juan Merchan presided over the unconditional discharge sentence and established civil liability in a case investigated by Jack Smith.Some support1 report
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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
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Around Jack Smith this week
News at the entities that move Jack Smith most-
Jim Jordan TransactionalDonald Trump attended Arlington National Cemetery while Jim Jordan was elected minority leader and lawmakers filed bills for the new session.Moves Jack Smith
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Karoline Leavitt TransactionalKaroline Leavitt is contending for the White House press secretary role, while Jennings served as a senior aide under administration.Moves Jack Smith
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FBI StructuralThe FBI defines swatting calls as life-threatening emergencies in Yuba County.Moves Jack Smith
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Merrick Garland StructuralSamuel Alito's tenure is affected by party control, coinciding with Barack Obama's attempt to appoint Merrick Garland.Moves Jack Smith
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Chuck Grassley OperationalChuck Grassley is working to confirm judges nominated by Donald Trump.Moves Jack Smith
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department StructuralHarmeet Dhillon has departed from DOJ leadership, following reports of her being 'battered at the ballot box.'Moves Jack Smith
Connections
The 40 strongest of 81, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Donald Trump Operational
Jack Smith actively investigates and prosecutes Donald Trump, leading to mutual legal conflict and political resistance.
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Chuck Grassley Operational
Grassley conducts Senate oversight and accountability proceedings against Smith, while Smith's investigation reviews Grassley's records.
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department Structural
Jack Smith's current professional actions are constrained by the Department's regulations and require its permission.
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Jim Jordan Transactional
Jim Jordan has formally challenged Jack Smith by issuing criminal referrals and urging the Justice Department to investigate his conduct.
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Karoline Leavitt Transactional
Leavitt promoted Smith by posting a video documenting his swearing-in ceremony.
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FBI Structural
Jack Smith's legal cases rely on and utilize investigations, records, and actions provided by the FBI.
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Joe Biden Structural
Jack Smith's office operates under the formal oversight and jurisdiction of the Biden administration.
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Michael Dreeben Structural
Michael Dreeben served as a professional counselor to Jack Smith during his tenure as Special Counsel.
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Jim Jordan Operational
The relationship is characterized by active conflict, involving a criminal referral initiated by A and a strong political reaction from B.
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Texas Operational
Jack Smith is actively urging elected officials and agencies within Texas regarding election protection matters.
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White House Operational
Jack Smith is leading a classified documents investigation that involves matters of the White House.
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British Broadcasting Corporation Operational
BBC served a subpoena on Jack Smith and is attempting to compel his testimony.
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Steven Cheung Operational
The relationship is characterized by ongoing political attacks and competitive scrutiny regarding various investigations.
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Congress Operational
Jack Smith's investigations actively interact with Congressional oversight, leading to calls for regulatory reform.
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Barack Obama Transactional
Barack Obama employed Jack Smith for a specific ethics reform initiative.
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Douglas Berry Operational
Jack Smith's governance issues were linked to Douglas Berry's operational decline.
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Blanche Operational
Blanche was professionally involved in the investigations and cases related to Jack Smith's work.
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Merrick Garland Structural
Garland appointed Smith to oversee federal investigations, establishing a formal chain of command.
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Barron Trump Transactional
The relationship is defined by the inclusion of Barron Trump in an investigation overseen by Jack Smith.
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Letitia James Operational
Both individuals are targets of DOJ investigations, and Smith's campaign is actively targeting James.
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committee Operational
Jack Smith has actively interacted with the committee, having testified and being invited to testify.
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Todd Blanche Operational
Blanche is involved in the investigation of Smith's team and holds potential prosecutorial power over him.
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Bill Hagerty Operational
Bill Hagerty reported Jack Smith for professional misconduct.
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Republicans Operational
Jack Smith's probe actively targets and maps the apparatus of Republican lawmakers and donors.
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Nicolle Wallace Transactional
Jack Smith participated in interviews and made claims to Nicolle Wallace on MSNOW.
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senate Operational
The Senate committee is actively tracking and investigating Jack Smith's actions via subpoena returns.
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James Comey Transactional
Jack Smith secured an indictment against James Comey.
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Eric Schmitt Operational
Eric Schmitt attempted to set a perjury trap for Jack Smith.
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Conservative Partnership Institute Transactional
Jack Smith's team collected personal payroll data from the Conservative Partnership Institute.
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KTRH Operational
Jack Smith is actively conducting investigations into KTRH.
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Susie Wiles Operational
Jack Smith tracked Susie Wiles' phone activity during an investigation.
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John Brennan Operational
Jack Smith's team met John Brennan to discuss the provision of expert testimony.
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Mollie Hemingway Operational
Jack Smith's investigation has involved securing messages from media members.
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RedState Mentioned together
RedState monitors and reports on the scope of Jack Smith's investigations.
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John Yoo Operational
The relationship operates in a professional capacity, similar to that of special counsel investigations.
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Alan Dershowitz Operational
Dershowitz has publicly criticized Jack Smith, labeling him a partisan weapon.
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Ilhan Omar Mentioned together
Both Jack Smith and Ilhan Omar were reported as being pursued by Trump's Department of Justice.
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Aileen Cannon Transactional
The case between the two was concluded when Aileen Cannon dismissed the matter on flimsy grounds.
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House Shared context
House and Jack Smith share the political context of investigations and future legislative strategy.
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Elissa Slotkin Operational
Slotkin is actively seeking to repeat legal actions that were initiated by Smith.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
15 events- Jack Smith and Ilhan Omar are reportedly being pursued by Trump's DOJ, while NPR reported on sailors in Bahrain.
- Smith's investigation forces CPI to comply with subpoenas, while Slotkin aims to deter Trump administration staff, and Smith's playbook is noted for future Dem Congress.
- Investigations are reportedly concerned about family cryptocurrency funds.
- BBC subpoenas Jack Smith for defense while Donald Trump campaigns in Georgia.
- Trump's lawyers sought to limit Jack Smith's involvement during a court hearing in Miami.
- Smith and the FBI investigated data related to Trump supporters, while Grassley obtained a memo on Smith's actions.
- Lawsuits filed against Donald Trump have reportedly increased his popularity.
- Jack Smith filed indictments in the Southern District of Florida/Atlanta, prompting a response from Elissa Slotkin.
- Governance issues led to operational decline involving Jack Smith and Douglas Berry.
- Jack Smith's team collected personal payroll data from the Conservative Partnership Institute.
- The Department of Justice collected personal data on Republican voters on October 14, 2026.
- Eric Schmitt attempted to set a perjury trap for Jack Smith.
- Jack Smith led a classified documents investigation that included Republican lawmakers, while the FBI monitored Susie Wiles' calls and travel.
- Marsha Blackburn sued Jack Smith over metadata collection, following Smith's investigation that took place in Nashville.
- A new probe into Donald Trump is underway, involving the FBI monitoring his legal team and advisers, with Lisa Monaco's approval.
September 2026
3 events- The House is investigating DOJ and FBI excesses, while Jim Jordan serves as Judiciary Committee Chairman.
- The Biden-Harris Administration is using the Department of Justice to investigate political opposition, concurrent with Jack Smith admitting issues regarding gag orders.
- 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.
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July 2026
13 events- Investigations into Donald Trump regarding election challenges and document retention, alongside Jim Jordan calling for a criminal probe into Jack Smith.
- Jack Smith prosecuted Donald Trump regarding election interference charges, leading to a criminal indictment in Georgia.
- Smith criticizes the Trump administration's treatment of his agents as Patel fires agents related to Trump investigations.
- 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.
- 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 investigated efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
- 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.
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.