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House Subpoenas Jack Smith for Closed-Door December Deposition

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Washington, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan subpoenaed former special counsel Jack Smith on Wednesday, seeking documents and closed-door testimony about Smith's prosecutions of President Donald J. Trump; the committee set a deposition for December 17 and ordered records produced by December 12, 2025. Smith's lawyer, Peter Koski, said Smith will comply and noted he earlier offered to appear for an open hearing nearly six weeks ago that the committee declined. The subpoena letter, dated December 3, described the action as congressional oversight of the Office of Special Counsel. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Timeline

Nearly six weeks before Dec. 3: Jack Smith offered to appear for an open House hearing.
Dec. 3, 2025: Chairman Jim Jordan sent a subpoena letter to Jack Smith.
Dec. 12, 2025: Committee set the deadline for production of requested documents.
Dec. 17, 2025: Smith is scheduled to appear for a closed-door deposition at the U.S. Capitol.
Following the subpoena: Smith's lawyer Peter Koski stated that Smith will comply with the committee's request.

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Who Benefited

Republican House Judiciary leadership advanced oversight actions by obtaining a subpoena that compels testimony and document production, strengthening their formal investigatory process.

Who Suffered

Jack Smith and the Office of Special Counsel face heightened scrutiny, administrative burden, and potential political exposure from complying with document requests and closed-door testimony.

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