The Daily Trump’s Investigator Breaks His Silence
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Jan 23, 2026 
Glenn Thrush, a Justice Department reporter for The New York Times, breaks down Jack Smith's pivotal testimony against Trump. He highlights Smith's argument for accountability and the political ramifications of his investigations into January 6th and classified documents. Thrush discusses Trump's response to the testimony and the controversy over investigative tactics. He emphasizes the importance of holding powerful figures accountable for maintaining democracy, offering a glimpse into the intersection of law and politics.
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Smith Led Two Pivotal Trump Probes
- Jack Smith oversaw two major probes: the January 6 obstruction case and the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case.
- Convictions in either case would have prevented Trump from serving as president again.
Smith Fortified By Former Officers
- Jack Smith entered the hearing room with a stony, Old Testament presence and noticed former Capitol Police officers.
- Their presence seemed to fortify him before he began his testimony.
Smith Framed The Case As Law, Not Politics
- In his opening, Smith defended his impartiality and decisions as special counsel.
- He said the evidence met proof beyond a reasonable doubt and that no one should be above the law.