Jim Jordan Urges DOJ to Investigate Jack Smith's Testimony Errors

WHO:

NBC News - Jim Jordan, chair of the House Judiciary Committee

NY Post - Jack Smith, former Special Counsel

WHAT:

NBC News - Jordan formally asked the Department of Justice (DOJ) to prosecute Jack Smith.

NY Post - The Committee on the Judiciary referred "strong evidence" that Jack Smith allegedly made false statements during his deposition.

WHERE:

NBC News - The actions took place in the context of a congressional committee hearing.

WHEN:

NY Post - Jack Smith's deposition occurred on December 17, 2025.

WHY:

NBC News - Jordan accused Smith of lying in his testimony before the committee.

NY Post - The referral was based on the belief that Smith knowingly made false statements.

HOW:

NBC News - Smith’s lawyers denied the allegations of false statements made by Jordan.

(UPDATED July 23, 2026 06:49 UTC)

In a significant development, House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan has formally requested the Department of Justice to prosecute Jack Smith, following a congressional committee hearing where Jordan accused Smith of lying during his deposition on December 17, 2025. The committee referred what they describe as "strong evidence" suggesting that Smith knowingly made false statements, a claim that Smith's lawyers have denied. This situation has escalated tensions as the committee continues to scrutinize Smith's testimony.