Would-be Trump prosecutor Jack Smith testifies about the 2020 election. Here's why it's relevant in 2026

Jan 22, 2026 - 21:00
Would-be Trump prosecutor Jack Smith testifies about the 2020 election. Here's why it's relevant in 2026
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Former special counsel Jack Smith will make the case before a large American audience for the first time on Thursday as to why he believes that Donald Trump committed fraud in his actions and statements after his 2020 election loss. The details could serve as a cautionary tale of what the president is capable of doing during the midterms later this year.