Jack Smith, the former Justice Department special counsel who brought two federal indictments against President Donald Trump, testified before a Senate panel on Tuesday.
Smith told lawmakers he will not "be silenced by continued threats of prosecution" from the Trump administration, according to multiple outlets.
According to The Washington Times, Smith said he believes the rule of law is being threatened like never before.
The Washington Post reported that Smith clashed with senators during the hearing as he defended his derailed efforts to prosecute Trump.
How each side covered it
Left
- The Washington Post reported Smith clashed with senators over the Trump probes.
- CNN and the Associated Press highlighted Smith's statement that he will not be silenced.
- The Washington Post noted Smith was defending his derailed efforts to prosecute Trump.
“I will not be silenced” — CNN
Center
- Reuters reported Smith told the Senate he won't be silenced by prosecution threats.
“tells Senate he won't be 'silenced' by prosecution threats” — Reuters
Right
- The Washington Times noted Smith brought two federal indictments against Trump.
- The Washington Times reported Smith said the rule of law is being threatened like never before.
“will not be silenced by continued threats of prosecution” — The Washington Times
Questions readers ask
What happened at the Senate hearing with Jack Smith?
Former special counsel Jack Smith testified before a Senate panel on Tuesday, defending his prosecutions of President Donald Trump and saying he will not be silenced by threats of prosecution from the Trump administration.
Who is Jack Smith?
Jack Smith is the former Justice Department special counsel who brought two federal indictments against President Donald Trump.
Did Smith clash with senators?
The Washington Post reported that Smith clashed with senators during the hearing as he defended his efforts to prosecute Trump.
What did Smith say about the rule of law?
According to The Washington Times, Smith said he believes the rule of law is being threatened like never before.
Sources · 7 outlet reports
- Associated PressLeft-leaningEx-Trump prosecutor Smith will tell senators he won’t ‘be silenced’ by threats of prosecution
- CNNLeft-leaning"I will not be silenced," Special Counsel Jack Smith told Senate panel
- Los Angeles TimesLeft-leaningEx-special counsel Smith tells senators he won't 'be silenced' by Trump's threats of prosecution
- The Washington PostLeft-leaningJack Smith clashes with senators over Trump probes, says he will not be silenced
- ReutersCenterFormer Trump prosecutor Jack Smith tells Senate he won't be 'silenced' by prosecution threats
- NewsmaxRight-leaningJack Smith Tells Senators He Won't 'Be Silenced' by Threats of Prosecution
- The Washington TimesRight-leaningEx-special counsel Smith tells senators he won't 'be silenced' by Trump's threats of prosecution