Rep. Swalwell Questions Special Prosecutor Jack Smith on Trump Investigations

Rep. Swalwell's Support for Jack Smith

• 💡 Representative Swalwell expresses utmost confidence in Jack Smith's handling of the Trump investigations, stating he "did everything right."
• 👏 He commends the actions of law enforcement officers like Harry Dunn and Sergeant Connell, contrasting them with "a joke" Republican colleagues.

Criticism of Republican Colleagues

• 🎯 Swalwell asserts that history will "harshly judge" Republican colleagues who he claims are wrong and would privately disparage Trump.
• 🎭 He characterizes the Republican actions as "all a show," with Mr. Smith being the "latest act."
• 🗣️ He recounts instances where Republicans privately referred to Trump as "crooked," "cruel," and "a scumbag."

January 6th and Trump's Responsibility

• 🗓️ Swalwell highlights that Donald Trump did not concede the election even after the mainstream media called the race for Biden, the electoral college voted, and court cases were dismissed.
• ⚖️ He confirms that Jack Smith obtained criminal indictments from a grand jury against the former president.
• 📌 When asked if only Donald Trump could have convened the mob on January 6th, Swalwell states that Smith's assessment is that Trump is the "person most responsible" for what happened.
• 💥 Smith's assessment is that Trump "caused what happened," it was "foreseeable to him," and he "tried to exploit it."

Jack Smith's Professional Reputation

• 🌟 Swalwell cites testimonials from Edward Loya and James McGovern, describing Smith as the "gold standard" and "completely apolitical."
• 🧑‍💼 Smith states he has no partisan loyalties and is unsure if he is registered as an independent or not registered at all.

Personal Reflections on the Role

• 🛡️ Despite facing "political barbed wire" and death threats, Smith does not regret accepting Attorney General Garland's request to be a special prosecutor.
• 🌍 Smith recounts his experience working on a war crimes tribunal in Europe and his shock upon witnessing the events of January 6th, which he had never seen happen in their country before.
• 🙏 Swalwell concludes by expressing deep respect and appreciation for Jack Smith's efforts, calling him a "man of honor."