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Jim Jordan refers Jack Smith to DOJ over alleged false statements

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House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan has referred former Special Counsel Jack Smith to the Department of Justice, alleging that Smith made false statements during congressional testimony. Jordan claims Smith's testimony contradicted new documents obtained by the committee regarding his team's access to members' text messages. Smith's lawyers have called the referral spurious, stating that Smith provided truthful and responsive answers and that the referral is an attempt to weaponize the justice system. AI

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Jim Jordan refers Jack Smith to DOJ over alleged false statements

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Rebecca Falconer ·

    House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan refers Jack Smith to DOJ over alleged false statement

    <p>House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) referred former Special Counsel <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/22/jack-smith-testimony-trump" target="_blank">Jack Smith</a> to the Justice Department on Wednesday, alleging he knowingly made false statements during congression…

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