Smith testified before the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday, insisting grand juries found probable cause for charges against Trump over efforts to overturn the 2020 election and mishandling classified documents at Mar-a-Lago. Republicans accused him of weaponizing the Justice Department, pointing to subpoenas on lawmakers like Kevin McCarthy and costs exceeding $35 million, while Democrats hailed his commitment to the rule of law. Tensions boiled over with a shouting match involving January 6 defender Michael Fanone, who clashed with a far-right activist and rebuffed conspiracy claims outside.
