Jack Smith to Appear Before House Judiciary Committee for Closed-Door Deposition on Trump Investigations
Jack Smith is scheduled to appear for a closed-door deposition before the House Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill concerning his investigations and prosecutions related to former President Donald Trump. The deposition will begin at 10 a.m. on December 17, 2025, and will consist of one-hour interview blocks.
The transcript of the deposition may be released later, contingent on cross-party agreement or a committee vote, with Smith's legal team set to review it before any public disclosure. Republicans have criticized Smith, alleging he has overreached in his investigations. They point to subpoenas issued for records, including phone logs of hundreds of individuals linked to Trump and members of Congress. Additionally, Republicans have voiced concerns regarding gag orders and the fast-tracking of proceedings.
Among the topics to be addressed in the deposition are subpoenas directed at Republican senators and House members connected to Trump around the January 6 events. The broader context includes the Arctic Frost FBI probe. Smith may choose to decline answering questions he believes are protected by grand jury secrecy or sealed classified document materials as ordered by Judge Cannon.
Rep. Jim Jordan has expressed intent to eventually release a full transcript of the deposition, noting that such a release would require either bipartisan agreement or a committee vote.
