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Issues / Election Security / Event · Aug 3 – Oct 5, 2026

Jack Smith Testimony

Also under Government Weaponization, Government Operations and Politics

5Members · 3 D · 2 R
7Actions · 4 D · 3 R
5States & territories · IA · CA · CT · IL lead
0Bills named

How the conversation moved

Democrat Republican · one dot = one action
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HearingsHeld, testified or questioned 3
CriticizedA policy, decision or person 2
Filed or pushed billsNew, reintroduced or passed 1
Other 1

Where they stand

Support · 2

  • DBlumenthal CTDefended lawfulness of Smith's investigation into Trump's Capitol incitement
  • RFitzgerald WIPassed bill requiring subpoena notification after 90 days

Oppose · 2

  • RGrassley IAReleased records exposing Jack Smith's weaponized investigations
  • DSchiff CAWarned of future investigations into FBI mismanagement under Patel

What each party did · Democrats 4 · Republicans 3

  • 2Hearings1
  • 2Criticized0
  • 0Filed or pushed bills1
  • 0Other1

By state

  • IA2
  • CA2
  • CT1
  • IL1
  • WI1

Every action

7 actions · 7 releases
  1. Oct 5, 2026
    • Statement

      RGrassley IA

      Released records exposing former Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigations targeting Trump.

      Release ↗

  2. Sep 29, 2026
    • Hearing

      DBlumenthal CT

      Defended Jack Smith's investigation into Trump's January 6 incitement during Senate Judiciary hearing.

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  3. Sep 28, 2026
    • Hearing

      DDurbin IL

      Previewed Senate Judiciary Committee hearing with former Special Counsel Jack Smith.

      Release ↗

  4. Sep 16, 2026
    • Criticism

      DSchiff CA

      Criticized FBI Director Kash Patel for refusing to answer questions about wrongful terminations.

      Release ↗

    • Criticism

      DSchiff CA

      Blasted FBI Director Patel for firing agents investigating Trump and January 6 cases.

      Release ↗

  5. Aug 31, 2026
  6. Aug 3, 2026
    • Hearing

      RGrassley IA

      Invited former special counsel Jack Smith to testify before Senate Judiciary Committee in September.

      Release ↗

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