Rep. Jim Jordan Refers Special Counsel Jack Smith to Justice Department Over Testimony
Representative Jim Jordan of Ohio has referred Special Counsel Jack Smith to the Justice Department, alleging that Smith made false statements during testimony to Congress regarding his investigation into former President Donald Trump. Jordan claims Smith misled lawmakers about whether…
Cleveland Akron, OH, July 23, 2026 —
Representative Jim Jordan of Ohio has initiated a referral to the Justice Department concerning Special Counsel Jack Smith. Jordan, who chairs the House Oversight Committee, alleges that Smith made false statements during his testimony to Congress.
The core of Jordan’s accusation centers on Smith’s testimony regarding his investigation into former President Donald Trump. Jordan claims that Smith misled lawmakers when asked if his team had accessed the content of members of Congress’s text messages.
However, lawyers representing Jack Smith have refuted these allegations. According to Smith’s legal team, his responses during the congressional testimony were truthful and specifically pertained to toll records, not the content of text messages.
The referral by Representative Jordan escalates scrutiny over the Special Counsel’s investigation and the conduct of its lead prosecutor. The Justice Department will now review the referral from the Ohio Republican.
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