Former special counsel Jack Smith testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, appearing as the sole witness at a hearing focused on his investigations into President Donald Trump.
According to the Washington Examiner and the Daily Wire, the hearing was titled 'Oversight of Jack Smith's Abuse of Authority and the Targeting of Republicans and Related Matters' and was chaired by Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA).
NBC News reported that the hearing came amid the Justice Department's pursuit of those involved in investigations into Trump. Independent Journal Review noted that lawmakers whose phone records were collected during Smith's probes were expected to question him.
Right-leaning outlets, including the Washington Examiner, reported that Senate Republicans were pressing for criminal charges against Smith, who had twice indicted Trump.
How each side covered it
Left
- ABC News and NBC News reported that Smith was set to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.
- NBC News connected the hearing to the Justice Department's broader pursuit of individuals involved in investigations into President Trump.
“Senate GOP to press Jack Smith on Trump Jan. 6 probe as DOJ targets investigators” — NBC News
Right
- The Washington Examiner and Daily Wire reported the hearing's title referencing 'Abuse of Authority and the Targeting of Republicans.'
- The Daily Wire identified Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) as the hearing's chair.
- The Washington Examiner reported that Republicans were pressing for criminal charges against Smith.
- Independent Journal Review reported that lawmakers whose phone records were collected in Smith's probes planned to question him.
“Jack Smith faces Senate grilling as Republicans press for criminal charges against him” — Washington Examiner
Questions readers ask
What happened at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing with Jack Smith?
Former special counsel Jack Smith testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday as the sole witness, facing questions from Republican lawmakers about his investigations into President Donald Trump.
Why did Jack Smith testify before the Senate?
The hearing, titled 'Oversight of Jack Smith's Abuse of Authority and the Targeting of Republicans and Related Matters,' examined his conduct during investigations into President Trump, according to the Washington Examiner and the Daily Wire.
What did left- and right-leaning outlets focus on?
Left-leaning outlets like NBC News and ABC News framed the hearing around Smith's testimony and the Justice Department's pursuit of investigators, while right-leaning outlets emphasized Republican efforts to press for criminal charges against Smith.
Who chaired the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing?
The hearing was chaired by Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA), according to the Daily Wire.
Were lawmakers' phone records part of the hearing's focus?
Yes, according to Independent Journal Review, lawmakers whose phone records were collected during Jack Smith's investigations into Trump were expected to question him at the hearing.
Sources · 6 outlet reports
- ABC NewsLeft-leaningFormer special counsel Jack Smith to testify before Senate on Trump investigations
- CBS NewsLeft-leaningJack Smith to testify about Trump probes before Senate panel today
- NBC NewsLeft-leaningSenate GOP to press Jack Smith on Trump Jan. 6 probe as DOJ targets investigators
- Independent Journal ReviewRight-leaningJack Smith Faces Senate Panel on Trump Probes Amid Partisan Clash
- The Daily WireRight-leaningWATCH LIVE: Disgraced Jack Smith Faces Lion’s Den Over Trump ‘Witch Hunt’ Probe
- Washington ExaminerRight-leaningJack Smith faces Senate hearing over Trump investigations