Jack Smith’s Office Allegedly Mishandled Privileged Materials
New emails suggest Jack Smith’s team mishandled privileged records, contradicting his Senate testimony.
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New internal emails have surfaced, revealing that Jack Smith’s office may have mishandled privileged material during the investigation into former President Donald Trump. The findings contradict Smith’s sworn testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, where he claimed his team followed all legal protocols.
According to the Oversight Project, which obtained the emails through a FOIA lawsuit, Smith’s prosecutors admitted that privileged records were accessed by investigators who should not have seen them. The emails also show repeated discussions about deleting such records, raising concerns about the handling of sensitive information.
The Oversight Project released a new tranche of internal emails from Special Counsel Jack Smith’s office that were obtained through a FOIA lawsuit.
On September 29, 2026, the Oversight Project released 844 pages of DOJ records related to Smith’s office. During a Senate hearing, Smith testified under oath that his office “followed Justice Department policies, observed legal requirements, and took actions based on the facts and the law.” When asked about handling privileged material, he stated there were no safeguards in place.
Under the Federal Records Act, federal agencies are required to create and preserve records, including emails and electronic files. Disposal of records is only allowed under schedules approved by the National Archives. Willfully destroying records can result in criminal penalties.
Smith previously claimed under oath that his office “followed Justice Department policies, observed legal requirements, and took actions based on the facts and the law.” These are the same records he swore were handled properly.
Filter teams are supposed to be designated when privileged material is involved, ensuring that only those not involved in the investigation can access it. The Justice Manual emphasizes the importance of such teams to protect the rights of those under investigation.
Source: The Gateway Pundit
