Speaking on Fox News Thursday, Jordan highlighted the contrast between Smith and several members of his former team. “He did not take the Fifth like some of his deputies did,” said the Ohio Republican, underscoring a point GOP investigators have repeatedly emphasized as they probe Smith’s conduct.
During the lengthy session, Smith defended both federal investigations he led into then-former President Donald Trump, telling lawmakers that his charging decisions were based on evidence, not politics. Smith and his attorneys have said he welcomed the opportunity to address what they view as persistent mischaracterizations of his work.
