Who is Jack Smith, the Former Special Counsel who investigated Donald Trump’s role in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol?

Following Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election, special counsel Jack Smith was appointed to investiage Donald Trump’s role in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol.

Smith has been given the opportunity to testify today and discuss his work as a Special Counsel.

Who is Jack Smith?

Smith gained experience in prosecuting a number of extremely high profile cases in the United States over a decades-long career. He has served as chief of public integrity for the Justice Department, bringing cases against both Republicans and Democrats in that role.

He is a registered independent with no ties to either party so he can bring a non-partisan viewpoint to the investigations.

His career as a prosecutor begin in New York in the 1990s while serving in the office of the Manhattan district attorney. He worked his way up to become a federal prosecutor in Brooklyn, focusing on cases of public corruption.

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He prosecuted instances of civil right violations and brought charges against gang members for the murder of several police officers in the city. He has also prosecuted a sitting US Senator, Democrat Sen. John Edwards.

Smith also served as chief prosecutor at the international criminal court in The Hague. He looked into allegations that war crimes were perpetrated in the Balkans, amongst other high-profile cases.