House Republican says Smith may have lied about Trump probe and refers him for possible prosecution

Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Eric Tucker, Associated Press, KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) · July 23, 2026 · 4 min read

A key Republican lawmaker says he believes that special counsel Jack Smith may have made false statements to Congress while testifying about his investigation of President Donald Trump and that the Justice Department should consider prosecuting him. Lawyers for Smith deny the allegation and say h...

Why this matters in The San Antonio

In the context of San Antonio's own experiences with government transparency and accountability, the allegations against special counsel Jack Smith take on a particular significance. As a community that values honesty and integrity in public officials, San Antonians will be watching closely to see how this situation unfolds. The fact that Rep. Jim Jordan's referral to the Justice Department centers on the issue of misleading testimony about access to lawmakers' private communications will likely resonate with local residents who expect their leaders to be truthful and transparent. This case may also have implications for how San Antonio's own city government and law enforcement agencies handle issues of transparency and accountability, particularly when it comes to the use of subpoenas and access to private information. As the investigation continues, San Antonians will be looking for clarity on what this means for the integrity of public institutions and the trust between citizens and their leaders.

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Category: local · Published: July 23, 2026 · Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) · Reading time: 4 min

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House Republican says Smith may have lied about Trump probe and refers him for possible prosecution

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