American Oversight Is Still Fighting to Force Release of Jack Smith’s Report on Trump’s Classified Documents Handling
Trump allegedly took records tied to his business interests and others so confidential they were shared with only six individuals.
According to information made public by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley and House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jamie Raskin, the Department of Justice has provided Congress with a memo containing previously undisclosed details from Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into President Trump’s alleged mishandling of classified documents after leaving office. The documents indicate that Trump allegedly took records tied to his business interests and others that were apparently so confidential they were reportedly shared with only six individuals in the entire U.S. government. In response to the news, American Oversight issued the following statement:
“Every new detail that comes to light about the report Judge Cannon has gone to great lengths to keep hidden underscores the same basic truth: the public is being denied access to critical information about one of the most serious national security scandals in American history,” said Chioma Chukwu, Executive Director of American Oversight. “While fragments of the factual record have seen the light of day, the full report remains under seal because Judge Cannon has prioritized the president’s personal interests over transparency. The public has a right to see Special Counsel Smith’s findings in full. Blocking the report’s release only serves to protect those in power and prevent accountability.”
In addition to these damning findings, Smith spent more than eight hours testifying behind closed doors before the House Judiciary Committee last December. There, he revealed that his investigation produced “proof beyond a reasonable doubt” that President Trump unlawfully attempted to overturn the 2020 election and had uncovered “powerful evidence” that the president willfully retained highly classified documents after leaving office.
We have been at the forefront of efforts to secure the public release of Volume II of Special Counsel Smith’s final report. Our litigation is currently before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit where oral arguments are tentatively set for the week of June 22.