Jim Jordan Opens Investigation Into Special Counsel Jack Smith
House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan has launched a new investigation into Special Counsel Jack Smith, questioning whether Smith’s team overstepped its authority during federal probes involving Donald Trump.
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Jordan says his committee is looking into how Smith’s office gathered information on Trump allies, including whether investigators secretly obtained phone and metadata records from members of Congress. Jordan revealed that his own phone records were allegedly subpoenaed for nearly 28 months, calling the move a serious constitutional concern.
As part of the inquiry, Jordan sent letters to major banks — including Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, and Morgan Stanley — seeking details on any subpoenas or data requests tied to Smith’s investigations. Jordan argues those records could show broad surveillance of Trump-aligned figures during the federal probe.
The confrontation escalated further when Jordan referred Thomas Windom, a former senior prosecutor on Smith’s team, to the Justice Department for possible criminal prosecution, accusing him of refusing to answer committee questions. The referral does not require the DOJ to take action.
Smith has not commented publicly. He is currently awaiting Justice Department guidance on whether he can testify before Congress about his work as Special Counsel.
Jordan says the goal of the investigation is to expose what he calls “weaponized” law enforcement. Smith’s defenders argue the Special Counsel followed normal legal procedures in handling the Trump cases.
The clash sets up a high-profile battle between Congress and the Justice Department, with more subpoenas and hearings expected in the weeks ahead.