As former special counsel Jack Smith takes the stand in Congress, former President Donald Trump is not just watching but actively commenting on the proceedings. In a recent post on Truth Social, Trump asserted that Smith was being "DECIMATED" by the House Judiciary Committee members, despite the Republicans not yet formally countering the findings from Smith’s investigation into Trump’s handling of classified documents and efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.

Trump’s remarks did not stop at the criticism of Smith's performance. He also expressed a desire for Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate Smith’s actions, suggesting a double standard in treatment based on political alignment. “If he were a Republican, his license would be taken away from him, and far worse!” Trump stated, indicating a perceived injustice in the legal proceedings against him. He further hinted at corruption and misconduct by Smith, including the use of what he described as "crooked and corrupt witnesses."

The investigations led by Smith were once considered strong possibilities for legal action against Trump, potentially leading to incarceration. However, these cases were dropped by the Justice Department before Trump's re-election in 2025. Since returning to office, Trump’s administration has initiated criminal charges against several political opponents, including New York Attorney General Letitia James and former FBI Director James Comey. Trump has also been vocal about his desire to see Smith prosecuted.

During the testimony, House Republicans exhibited a confrontational stance towards Smith, concentrating their queries on his methods, particularly his acquisition of subpoenas for the phone records of several Republican lawmakers, which has stirred controversy and further partisan debate.

A spokesperson for Smith declined to elaborate beyond his statements during the hearing, maintaining a focus on the legal rather than the political implications of the testimony.

As the political drama unfolds, the nation watches closely, with the ramifications of today’s testimony likely to influence the political landscape and legal precedents for years to come.