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🚨JUST IN: 5 MINUTES AGO: The most important moment of Jack Smith’s deposition reveals Trump’s involvement in the January 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. “He was getting calls from people he trusts there, people he relies on to cause the riot, and he still refused to come to the aid of the people at the Capitol. That’s very important evidence of criminal intent in our case, and that is what I’m revealing to you.” JACK SMITH also said: “We had proof beyond a reasonable doubt that Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 election, prevent the peaceful transfer of power, retain classified documents, and obstruct justice. I would charge an ex-president again, regardless of party.” Watch all eight hours of Jack Smith’s closed-door deposition.👇👇
🚨 JUST IN: Jack Smith’s Deposition Unveils Explosive Allegations Pointing to Trump’s Role in January 6
In what is being described as one of the most consequential moments in modern American legal history, newly revealed portions of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s closed-door deposition are sending shockwaves across Washington and beyond.
According to statements attributed to Smith during the deposition, the investigation uncovered what he described as compelling evidence linking former President Donald Trump to actions surrounding the January 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. Smith emphasized that Trump was not isolated or unaware as events unfolded but was allegedly receiving real-time communications from individuals he trusted while violence erupted at the Capitol.
“He was getting calls from people he trusts there,” Smith reportedly said. “People he relies on to cause the riot, and he still refused to come to the aid of the people at the Capitol.”
Smith characterized this refusal to act as a pivotal moment, arguing that it may demonstrate criminal intent rather than negligence or confusion. He noted that law enforcement officers, lawmakers, and staff were under direct threat while the former president allegedly declined to intervene for hours.
A Broader Criminal Scheme Alleged
Beyond January 6, Smith’s deposition reportedly outlines a sweeping view of Trump’s post-election conduct. According to the testimony, prosecutors believed they had proof “beyond a reasonable doubt” that Trump engaged in multiple criminal schemes, including:
Attempts to overturn the certified results of the 2020 presidential election
Efforts to prevent the peaceful transfer of power
Unlawful retention of classified government documents
Obstruction of justice during subsequent investigations
In a striking statement that underscores the gravity of the case, Smith reportedly declared:
“I would charge an ex-president again, regardless of party.”
That assertion signals that, in Smith’s view, the investigation was guided by evidence rather than political affiliation—an argument supporters say reinforces the principle that no one is above the law.
Political and Legal Fallout Intensifies
The revelations have reignited fierce debate across the political spectrum. Critics of Trump argue the deposition strengthens claims that January 6 was not a spontaneous riot but the result of deliberate actions at the highest levels of power. Supporters, meanwhile, continue to dismiss the investigation as politically motivated and dispute the characterization of events.
Legal analysts note that while a deposition itself does not equal a conviction, statements like these could shape public understanding of the intent prosecutors believe they can prove in court. The issue of intent—whether Trump knowingly allowed violence to continue—is central to determining criminal liability.
Why This Moment Matters
If the reported testimony holds up under scrutiny, it could mark a defining chapter in American democracy, raising unprecedented questions about presidential accountability, executive power, and the limits of political immunity.
The full, eight-hour closed-door deposition is now being closely examined by lawmakers, legal experts, and the public, as its contents may influence future prosecutions, congressional action, and the historical record of January 6.