The recent surge in search interest for “Jack Smith” can be attributed to his testimony before Congress regarding ongoing investigations tied to former President Donald Trump. Major news outlets, including NBC News and The New York Times, have covered this event extensively. Smith’s insights and defense of the Trump probe have sparked public curiosity and led to a significant volume of searches as individuals seek to understand the implications of his statements.
Additionally, the context surrounding Smith’s testimony, including Trump’s concurrent launch of the Board of Peace amidst discussions related to Greenland, further intensified public interest. These developments are linked, creating a scenario where both political figures and their dealings are in the spotlight, motivating users to search for more information.
Reports from various outlets emphasize the importance of Smith’s contributions to current investigations into Trump, making this a timely and relevant topic in the political landscape. As a result, the combination of significant testimony and high-profile political events has driven the recent spike in searches related to Jack Smith.
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“…Four days before Jan. 6, the committee said **Jordan** led a call with Trump and others to talk about possible ways to delay the congressional certification of the Electoral College votes. That call also included discussion about social media posts to encourage Trump supporters to come to the Capitol that day.” [https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/jim-jordans-role-jan-6/story?id=104014959](https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/jim-jordans-role-jan-6/story?id=104014959)
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Was he a co-conspirator in vol 1?
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Jim Jordan: Were you going to use Ms. Hutchinson as a witness? Mr. Smith: I had not decided because we were unable to verify her account. Jim Jordan: No you were because you hate Trump!! The fuck is that? The guy gives you an answer and then you start screaming your victim complex fantasy nonsense. Strategically done right before the break so that’s the last thing many viewers will see.
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If you have a weak argument, attack the character of the person you’re against , that’s what jim jordan is doing
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“when the law is on your side, pound the law. When the facts are on your side, pound the facts. If neither the law nor the facts are on your side, pound the table.”
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Typical Jordan. Scream, bitch and moan. Then shuts up. He have his sleeves rolled up today? Can’t see it on tv but listening.
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Seems like a HUGE conflict on interest for Gym to oversee this hearing… [https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2023/10/jim-jordan-speaker-of-the-house-january-6-donald-trump-mount-a-coup/](https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2023/10/jim-jordan-speaker-of-the-house-january-6-donald-trump-mount-a-coup/)
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Gym Jordan chairs the Judiciary Committee and has not passed the bar exam. His Democratic counterpart on the panel, mr. Raskin, is a constitutional scholar, allegedly one of the best in the US. Hard to find a harsher contrast this side of the Mercury terminator.
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Gym Jordan is a fucking piece of shit and starting out the hearing by spouting Fox News bullshit propaganda.
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As a Brit, watching the Republicans bring out that massive cardboard of the “Biden DOJ Enemies list” is one of the most absurd things I’ve ever seen. Like in no way would our parliament have a moment where someone would get out an A5 sheet of paper saying “People Kier Starmer thinks are wankers”. Honestly the GOP are so dramatic. They belong in theatre school.
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The pink eye pony club
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For anyone who wants a preview, watch the footage of the secret hearing back in December. Crooked Republican Jim Jordan didn’t unseal it until 10 pm New Years Eve to try and bury it. In that hearing, Jack Smith calmly and pleasantly hands the MAGA prosecutors and politicians their asses with his concise and clear answers. He outlines details of both crimes that our media has been ignoring. Can’t post the links but search for it, it’s about 8 hrs 20 Minutes.
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I assume this is the one: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQvBE7h6O-c](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQvBE7h6O-c)
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Crooked Republican Jim Jordan, **WHO IS IMPLICATED AS AN ACCESSORY TO THE CRIMES DETAILED IN JACK SMITH’S INVESTIGATION**, didn’t unseal it until 10 pm New Years Eve to try and bury it.
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What’s crazy is that we all knew this already and Trump still got reelected. His whole campaign was based on lies and his mind was getting worse and worse with every public appearance but he got reelected. Every awful thing we said he’d do is happening plus some extra new stupid ones and yet he still has support. America has failed. Does anyone have the receipt? Maybe we can get store credit from England or something
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I love that Jordan is the opener. He’s the dumbest bootlicker who everyone hates. Really sets the tone of how bullshit this is going to be. They stormed the capital. That absolutely should have been investigated. It’s insane how this is going to be covered in a few years. They know they are lying and covering for trump. History is not going to be kind to them
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I can see why some of the earlier GOP members didn’t want to let Smith speak.. when he is allowed to speak he makes them look like morons 😂
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They’re not looking to convince anyone. They’re trying to get soundbytes out for the rightwing rags to edit and make Jack smith look bad so their zealots can fall inline. It’s pure theater from this sycophantic traitors.
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I don’t know how anybody can listen to these republicans and hear anything, but deceit. Absolutely disgraceful. “It’s pretty obviously political because you only investigated the party that was responsible”. Like, Jesus fucking Christ
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Smith even said at one point he asked Giuliani if it was only Republicans involved and his response was “Obviously Democrats aren’t gonna help us. Not even some Republicans”
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“Surviving Ohio State” on HBO Max. There’s some real Jordan for ya.
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It is very obvious that Republicans are only there to create clippable moments which contain no substance and impede on any answer Jack attempts to give, meanwhile when he is given the opportunity to speak they are resoundingly exposed for their partisan attacks. Perhaps Republicans should be less concerned with what may have been discovered by obtaining the call tolls. As they like to project; if they have nothing to hide, why are they so concerned?
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Republicans didn’t want to talk about the facts, just wanted to attack jack Smith and make it seem like a politically motivated investigation….
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As a lawyer, I can say confidently: this is fucking stupid.
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Marked difference in tone between this and last month’s closed hearing. Some of the same bullshit arguments were made then, but the questioners didn’t sound coked up and they didn’t cut Smith off before he could finish answering a question.
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Coke gives you courage and can make you feel invincible which is something they might need right now considering they know that everything they say is a lie and that if they slip up it could mean the end of everything.
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Thank you Jack Smith. A true American patriot.
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Jack Smith speaks eloquently and intelligently. Breath of freaking fresh air.
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an educated lawyer is their worst nightmare.
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FYI, Jordan was complaining about Smith having spent 35 million dollars on his investigation. The Starr investigation cost was $52 million in 2000; the 2024 equivalent to that is $95 million.
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You never hear Republicans speak like this in court. They can’t seem to recall anything when a judge is present.
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The spectacle of Republicans quivering with rage as they shamelessly defend the indefensible will be on full display. This spectacle will make it easier to contemplate the very, very hot hole Hell has waiting for these Republican circus geeks.
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Is Jordan on amphetamines? Guy can’t sit still
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Doing a fake elector scheme to throw the certification of the election into question is not just “challenging an election” that is an attempt to overthrow it. I AM SO OVER THIS GOP
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Moskowitz brought the drip to this hearing. And he’s right, if this had all been resolved in a court of law, none off this BS would be necessary.
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Republicans really are just those smarmy bullies that never got a lesson as a child and it shows.
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I’m pretty sure at this point that the Republican tactic today will be to ask a bunch of rapid-fire questions without letting Smith actually answer them. I predict every single Republican who questions him will do exactly what Riley and Gym Jordan have been doing. It will be disgusting, it will be obvious, it will be stupid… and it will work on Republican viewers. They’re horrible, amoral assholes, but you gotta respect how well they know their audience.
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“Why aren’t you naming the people getting death threats” is a hot take.
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“People will remember you, Mr. Smith, as having helped destroy the rule of law.” This is so fucking obnoxious. All they have are playground insults.
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And what does Smith do? Shake hands with the officers on the way out, while republican assholes won’t even acknowledge them.
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Conservatives aren’t used to seeing people answer questions.
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Cassidy Hutchinson lives rent fucking free in these guys’ heads. It’s not even relevant to Smith’s investigation. Whether or not Trump grabbed a steering wheel has never been actually important to the crimes in question. Unless he’s going to be impeached for reckless driving.
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The cassidy hutchinson thing is almost totally irrelevant to any part of this, lol. Is this all the republicans have?
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Friendly reminder while they’re talking about the 1st Amendment, DHS just released a memo stating that ICE can forcibly enter private residences without a judicial warrant
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Gym really wants to know that informant’s name so they can publicly threaten his life.
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Fucking Cannon. She’s as corrupt as the rest of them.
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lmao the “go fuck yourself” cough 😂
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Am I the only one who heard who I assume to be one of the capital cops cough “go fuck yourself” on the audio feed?
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Yup. WELL loud enough for every mic to hear. Nehls can indeed go fuck himself for his vile commments. What a fucking slug.
Additional Sources:
The New York Times – Takeaways From Jack Smith’s Testimony on Trump Investigations
fox10phoenix.com – Jack Smith defends Trump probe on Capitol Hill
