Jack Smith makes first public defense of Trump indictments

""developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt""

""Grand juries in two separate districts reached this conclusion based on his actions, as alleged in the indictments they returned," he said."

""After nearly 30 years of public service, including in international settings, I have seen how the rule of law can erode.""

""My fear is that we have seen the rule of law function in this country for so long that many of us have come to take it for granted.""

An eight-hour closed-door session took place last month, followed by a granted open forum to defend the investigation. The opening statement asserts the investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that Trump engaged in criminal activity after the 2020 election, and that declining to bring charges would have violated prosecutorial duty. Grand juries in two separate districts reached the same conclusion based on alleged actions described in the indictments. After nearly 30 years of public service, including international work, concerns were raised about erosion of the rule of law and the danger of taking it for granted.

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