Jack Smith
Definition
Jack Smith is an American lawyer who served as Special Counsel for the U.S. Department of Justice from 2022 to 2025, leading federal investigations into former President Donald Trump over classified documents at Mar-a-Lago and alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.
In December 2025, the former special counsel testified before the Republican-led House Judiciary Committee in a closed-door deposition, defending his findings amid ongoing political scrutiny.
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Jack Smith strolled into the Capitol for his deposition like he'd been prepping for this plot twist since law school.
After the cases closed, Jack Smith pivoted to launching a slick new law firm with his DOJ dream team – efficiency level: expert.
Legal junkies can't get enough of Jack Smith's congressional testimony, where he unpacked years of evidence with surgical precision.
Jack Smith's career reboot into private practice shows that special counsels bounce back faster than a bad check.