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GOP chair of House Judiciary Committee asks Justice Department to consider prosecuting Jack Smith
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by CNN Newsource , KVIA ABC-7
· July 23, 2026
· 2 min read
By Katelyn Polantz, Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — Republican Rep. Jim Jordan, chair of the House Judiciary Committee, on Wednesday night asked the Justice Department to consider criminally charging special counsel Jack Smith, who previously prosecuted President Donald Trump, according to a letter sen...
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Key takeaway The spokesperson confirmed the Department has received Jordan’s referral.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The move by Rep. Jim Jordan to ask the Justice Department to consider prosecuting special counsel Jack Smith has significant implications for El Paso residents who value the integrity of the electoral process. As a community that has seen its fair share of close elections, El Pasoans understand the importance of ensuring that those in power do not attempt to undermine the democratic process. The fact that Jordan's concerns are based on Smith's investigation into President Trump's response to his 2020 election loss raises questions about the motivations behind this referral. El Pasoans will be watching closely to see how the Justice Department, now led by an attorney who previously defended Trump, handles this referral and whether it will lead to a genuine investigation or simply serve as a means to intimidate and harass those involved in the original investigation. The outcome of this case could have far-reaching consequences for the community's trust in the electoral system.
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Published: July 23, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? By Katelyn Polantz, Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — Republican Rep. Jim Jordan, chair of the House Judiciary Committee, on Wednesday night asked the Justice Department to consider criminally charging special counsel Jack Smith, who previously prosecuted President Donald Trump, according to a letter sen...
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