Jack Smith defends Trump investigations in Senate hearing

Former special counsel Jack Smith defended his two criminal investigations of Donald Trump before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.

• Smith testified that his investigations followed Justice Department policy and were based on evidence, rejecting accusations of political targeting.
• Smith said his probes developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that Trump engaged in serious crimes against the nation.
• Smith stated he would prosecute a former president regardless of party affiliation based on the same facts.
• Smith defended subpoenas of congressional phone records, saying prosecutors feared Trump could destroy evidence if they were disclosed.