"Trump has a playbook for how he handles people who try to hold him accountable. In August 2023, right after your office indicted him, President Trump shared that playbook on social media for everyone to see. He wrote, if you go after me, I'm coming for you. Trump has said that you, Mr. Smith, should be investigated and put in prison. He called you a disgrace to humanity, a radical left Marxist, a criminal."
"With respect to me, I think the reports, I'm sorry, the statements are meant to intimidate me. I will not be intimidated. I think these statements are also made as a warning to others, what will happen if they stand up. We did our work pursuant to department policy. We followed the facts, and we followed the law, and that process resulted in proof beyond a reasonable doubt that he committed serious crimes."
Jack Smith testified before the House Judiciary Committee and answered Rep. Becca Balint's questions about President Trump's public attacks. Balint cited Truth Social posts labeling Smith and warned about threats to staff and investigations. Smith said the statements aim to intimidate him and to warn others, but he will not be intimidated. Smith stated his team followed Department of Justice policy, followed the facts and law, and obtained proof beyond a reasonable doubt that Trump committed serious crimes. Smith predicted the Trump-controlled Department of Justice will pursue an indictment because of presidential orders.
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