House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan has officially requested former special counsel Jack Smith to provide testimony regarding his investigations into former President Donald Trump. In a letter dispatched on Tuesday, the Ohio Republican demanded that Smith, who spearheaded multiple probes resulting in felony charges against Trump—charges that were later dropped post-2024 election—appear before his panel.

The committee's interest in Smith was heightened following last week's disclosures that his investigation had accessed the phone records of several Republican congress members. This move forms part of a broader inquiry into attempts to overturn the 2020 election results, an effort that culminated in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riots.

Chairman Jordan criticized the Biden-Harris administration's use of federal law enforcement, suggesting potential overreach and weaponization. "As the Committee continues its oversight, your testimony is necessary to understand the full extent to which the Biden-Harris Justice Department weaponized federal law enforcement," Jordan stated in his letter to Smith.

Previously, the committee interviewed other prosecutors involved in the Trump investigations during his post-presidency period, including Jay Bratt, Thomas Windom, and J.P. Cooney. However, Jordan has expressed frustration with what he perceives as their lack of cooperation.

The letter to Smith highlighted accusations of "prosecutorial misconduct and constitutional abuses," directly attributing these issues to Smith's leadership as Special Counsel. This call for testimony is part of a broader Republican strategy to scrutinize the actions of what they argue is a politicized Department of Justice under President Biden.

Meanwhile, the GOP is not the only group scrutinizing Smith’s actions. Senate Republicans have also shown a keen interest, particularly regarding his collection of lawmakers' phone records, urging Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley to convene hearings on the matter. Grassley, however, remains undecided.

In response to these developments, a lawyer representing Smith has yet to make any comment.

This unfolding situation brings to light the intense political battles being waged over the legacy of Trump's presidency and the actions of the Justice Department, with both sides of the aisle gearing up for a contentious confrontation that could have broad implications for U.S. political and legal landscapes.