Jack Smith, former Special Counsel and prosecutor at the Hague-based Special Prosecutor’s Office, has been summoned to testify before the House Judiciary Committee. Smith, who led the office that indicted former Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi and others, is scheduled to appear on December 17, according to a document obtained by Fox News Digital.
Committee Chair Jim Jordan stated that Smith possesses critical information vital to congressional oversight. The subpoena also requests the production of all documents and communications related to Smith’s tenure as Special Counsel.
The closed-door testimony comes amid ongoing Republican investigations into Smith’s previous probes of former President Donald Trump, particularly regarding the handling of classified documents and alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election results. Republicans have characterized Smith’s investigations as politically motivated, involving hundreds of Republican lawmakers, entities allied with Trump, and media outlets.
Smith led the Justice Department’s cases against Trump, but both investigations were ultimately closed following Trump’s 2024 election victory, in line with DOJ policy discouraging prosecution of sitting presidents.
Smith has indicated a willingness to testify publicly before both the House and Senate Judiciary Committees. However, according to Fox sources, Chair Jordan prefers a controlled setting where each committee member may question Smith for one hour.
Beyond his U.S. role, Smith previously served as chief prosecutor at the Special Court in The Hague, responsible for investigating alleged war crimes committed by the Kosovo Liberation Army during and after the Kosovo conflict. He has since resigned from that post.
