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Republican Congressman To Force Vote On Expelling Ilhan Omar From Congress

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Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) says he is considering forcing a House vote to expel Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), citing long-standing allegations surrounding her personal conduct, past statements, and what he describes as her repeated hostility toward American values and national security.

Fine told Axios on Wednesday that the potential action would be based in part on allegations that Omar married her brother—claims Omar has repeatedly denied—as well as what Fine characterized as her “general embrace of Muslim terror.”

“I don’t think she should be a citizen, let alone a member of Congress,” Fine told the outlet.

Fine’s comments came in response to a recent fundraising email from Omar’s campaign that called for his expulsion from Congress, pointing to prior remarks in which Fine said radical Islamic ideology should be “destroyed.” Fine has argued that his statements were aimed at extremist ideology, not peaceful Muslims.

“I won’t send out fundraising emails calling for her expulsion,” Fine said.

“If I’m going to do that, you will see me bring the piece of paper. And I am actively considering that.”

Under House rules, expelling a sitting member requires a two-thirds majority vote. With Republicans holding only a narrow majority, Fine would need support from at least 85 Democrats—an extremely high bar that underscores how serious and rare such actions are. Historically, expulsions have been reserved for cases involving corruption, criminal conduct, or national security concerns.

Omar, a member of the progressive “Squad,” has faced ongoing criticism over past remarks about Israel, U.S. foreign policy, and terrorism, which many Republicans argue cross the line from criticism into outright hostility toward America and its allies.

She has also drawn renewed scrutiny following revelations of massive fraud tied to the Minnesota-based “Feeding Our Future” program, which prosecutors say siphoned more than $250 million from taxpayer-funded pandemic food aid. While Omar has not been charged, critics note that she supported the MEALS Act, which expanded food-aid flexibility during COVID lockdowns and later became linked to the fraud scheme.

When asked earlier this month whether she regretted backing the legislation, Omar dismissed any connection.

“Do you regret pushing for that bill, the MEALS Act? Do you think it led to the fraud?” Fox News reporter Nicholas Ballasy asked, according to Fox News.

“Absolutely not, it did help feed kids,” Omar replied.

President Donald Trump has also been sharply critical of Omar in recent weeks, frequently citing her rhetoric and broader concerns about unchecked migration and assimilation.

He referred to the congresswoman as “garbage” earlier this month and expressed blunt views about large-scale immigration from failed states, including Somalia, Omar’s country of birth, according to NBC News.

“I don’t want them in our country. I’ll be honest with you, okay. Somebody will say, ‘Oh, that’s not politically correct.’ I don’t care,” Trump said.

“I don’t want them in our country. Their country is no good for a reason,” he continued.

“Her friends are garbage,” Trump said in reference to Omar. “These aren’t people that work. These aren’t people that say, ‘Let’s go, come on, let’s make this place great.’ These are people that do nothing but complain.”

While any effort to expel Omar would face steep procedural odds, Fine’s comments reflect growing frustration among Republicans

Trump Vows To Intervene If Iran Starts Killing Protesters

President Donald Trump answers questions from members of the media aboard Air Force One en route to Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, for a rally on the economy, Tuesday, December 9, 2025. (Official White House Photo by Molly Riley)

President Donald Trump early Friday warned the Islamic Republic of Iran that the United States would intervene if Iranian security forces violently suppress peaceful demonstrators. In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote that if Iran “shoots and violently kills peaceful protesters, which is their custom,” the U.S. “will come to their rescue.”

He added: “We are locked and loaded and ready to go.”

The president’s warning comes as widespread demonstrations over Iran’s deteriorating economy have expanded beyond Tehran to multiple provinces, raising concerns about a potential heavy-handed crackdown. At least seven people — including both protesters and security personnel — have been reported killed in clashes, according to international reporting.

Iranian officials sharply rebuked Trump’s remarks. Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, posted that U.S. interference “would mean destabilizing the entire region and destroying America’s interests” and urged Trump to reconsider.

The unrest is the most significant since the 2022 protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini. This week’s demonstrations began with shopkeepers objecting to a steep depreciation in the Iranian rial and have grown to include students and other citizens chanting against the theocratic leadership. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged public grievances and urged listening to protesters’ “legitimate demands,” but his government faces limited options as economic conditions worsen.

State media has reported arrests and claims of seized smuggled weapons linked to the unrest, though details remain limited.

Trump’s Recent Iran Statements
Trump’s warning on Friday follows a series of hardline statements on Iran over the past week:

  • On Dec. 29, Trump warned at Mar-a-Lago that the U.S. could support further strikes against Iran if Tehran resumes its nuclear or ballistic-missile programs, saying intelligence suggested Iran may be rebuilding capabilities and that future action may be required.
  • On Dec. 30, Trump again signaled that the U.S. would take military action if Iran attempts to revive its nuclear weapons program, warning reporters that if Tehran “tries to build up again… we have to knock them down.”

These comments come amid heightened regional tensions after U.S. and allied strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in the summer of 2025 and Iran’s retaliatory attack on the U.S.-linked Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar.

Domestic Political Support for Tough Stance
Sen. John Fetterman (D–Pa.) — one of the few Democrats to break with his party’s mainstream on Iran — has publicly endorsed a strong military posture toward Tehran. Fetterman praised Trump’s June strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and wrote on X that he “fully support[s] any future strikes to damage or destroy their nuclear ambitions.” x

Fetterman’s stance underscores a rare bipartisan alignment on confronting Iran’s nuclear threat, even as other lawmakers emphasize congressional authority and caution.

Regional and Policy Implications
Iran’s government, beset by economic turmoil and foreign pressure, faces mounting internal dissent. Its currency has sharply depreciated, contributing to public anger and eroding confidence in the regime. Meanwhile, regional actors — including Israel and Russia — are warning against escalation, with Tehran emphasizing resistance against perceived foreign interference and rejecting renewed nuclear negotiations.

Democrat Senator Openly Backs Trump’s Iran Proposal

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President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States and Israel have already destroyed Iran’s nuclear program and warned that Tehran would face renewed military action if it attempts to rebuild its weapons capabilities. His remarks came as new reports allege the Iranian regime is pursuing chemical and biological warheads for its ballistic missiles.

Speaking at Mar-a-Lago alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump delivered a blunt warning to Tehran over its nuclear and missile ambitions.

“Now I hear that Iran is trying to build up again, and if they are, we’re going to have to knock them down,” Trump said. “We’ll knock the hell out of them.” He added that Iran would be “much smarter” to pursue a deal.

Trump framed Iran’s defeat as central to restoring stability in the Middle East, crediting joint U.S.-Israeli military action with fundamentally shifting the regional balance of power.

“We just won a big war together,” he said. “If we didn’t beat Iran, you wouldn’t have had peace in the Middle East. We wiped it out.”

When asked whether he would support further Israeli military action if Iran continues advancing its missile or nuclear programs, Trump responded without hesitation.

“If they continue with the missiles — yes,” he said. “The nuclear — absolutely.”

Pressed on whether he would support efforts to overthrow Iran’s ruling regime, Trump declined, while pointing to the country’s internal turmoil and economic collapse.

“I’m not going to talk about overthrow of a regime,” he said. “But they have tremendous inflation. Their economy is busted.”

Trump also noted that widespread protests inside Iran are frequently met with deadly force by the government.

The president’s comments followed a report Sunday from Iran International alleging that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is accelerating work on unconventional missile payloads, including chemical and biological weapons. The report cited unnamed military and security sources.

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) echoed Trump’s hardline stance in a Monday post on X, saying he would support military strikes to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

“Iran can’t ever develop a nuclear weapon,” Fetterman wrote.

“Fully supported the strike earlier this year. Fully support any future strikes to damage or destroy their nuclear ambitions,” added Fetterman, a vocal supporter of Israel.


Marjorie Taylor Greene Explains Her Break With Trump — and Why She’s Leaving Congress

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), once among President Donald Trump’s most reliable allies on Capitol Hill, is now openly explaining why that alliance collapsed — and why she has chosen to retire from Congress.

In a wide-ranging New York Times profile published Monday, Greene told reporter Robert Draper that her break with Trump was rooted less in ideology than in conscience, faith, and what she described as a growing discomfort with the political culture she helped sustain during the height of the MAGA movement.

Greene said she now views her earlier years in Washington as marked by what she called a “toxic” environment — one she came to believe conflicted with her Christian faith.

“I was naïve,” Greene said, reflecting on her time as a Trump loyalist. “Our side has been trained by Donald Trump to never apologize and to never admit when you’re wrong. You just keep pummeling your enemies, no matter what. And as a Christian, I don’t believe in doing that.”

A Turning Point After Charlie Kirk’s Death

Greene pointed to the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk as a pivotal moment in her personal reckoning. Watching Kirk’s memorial service, she said she was deeply moved by the grace shown by Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk — particularly in contrast to remarks Trump made shortly thereafter.

At a public appearance, Trump said that unlike Kirk, he chooses to “hate” his political opponents.

“It just shows where his heart is,” Greene later texted Draper. “And that’s the difference, with her having a sincere Christian faith, and proves that he does not have any faith.”

Greene said the moment forced her to confront the confrontational persona she believes Trump normalized — and that she herself had embraced.

“After Charlie died,” she said, “I realized that I’m part of this toxic culture. I really started looking at my faith. I wanted to be more like Christ.”

Epstein Files and the Final Rupture

From Greene’s perspective, however, the decisive break with Trump came over her insistence on releasing investigative material related to Jeffrey Epstein.

“It was Epstein. Epstein was everything,” she told the Times.

Greene argued that the files symbolized a deeper problem she believes cuts across party lines: elite impunity.

“Rich, powerful elites doing horrible things and getting away with it,” she said. “And the women are the victims.”

Her push angered Trump and alienated fellow Republicans, Greene said, leading the president to publicly brand her a “traitor” — a label that, she claimed, had real-world consequences.

“Am I going to get murdered, or one of my kids, because he’s calling me a traitor?” Greene recalled asking herself after receiving a pipe bomb threat and an anonymous email targeting her son.

Retirement From Congress — Not From Her Beliefs

Shortly after these events, Greene announced she would not seek reelection, effectively ending her time in Congress. While critics have framed her departure as ideological abandonment, Greene insists otherwise.

“Everyone’s like, ‘She’s changed,’” she said. “I haven’t changed my views. But I’ve matured. I’ve developed depth.”

She described her decision to leave Washington as the result of hard lessons learned — not a rejection of conservative principles or America First priorities.

“I’ve learned Washington, and I’ve come to understand the brokenness of the place,” Greene said. “If none of us is learning lessons here and we can’t evolve and mature with our lessons, then what kind of people are we?”

Lincoln Project Co-Founder Files To Run For Manhattan Congressional Seat

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George Conway, a prominent conservative attorney and longtime critic of President Donald Trump, filed paperwork Monday with the Federal Election Commission to explore a bid for Congress as a Democrat.

Conway, a co-founder of The Lincoln Project — a group of self-described Republicans formed to oppose Trump’s presidency — is considering a run in New York’s 12th Congressional District. The Manhattan-based seat is currently held by Rep. Jerry Nadler, who is retiring at the end of this term. The district is one of the safest Democratic seats in the country, meaning the decisive contest is expected to take place in a crowded Democratic primary rather than the general election.

The potential field is already large. Among the declared candidates are Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of former President John F. Kennedy; Cameron Kasky, a leading organizer with March for Our Lives; New York State Assembly Members Alex Bores and Micah Lasher; and New York City Council Member Erik Bottcher. (RELATED: Report: Caroline Kennedy Pleaded With Son Jack Schlossberg Not To Run For Congress)

Conway was married for 22 years to Kellyanne Conway, Trump’s former campaign manager and later White House senior counselor. The couple, who share four children, divorced in 2023. Though George Conway was at one point considered for roles in the Trump administration, he ultimately declined to serve and instead became one of the president’s most outspoken detractors.

Kellyanne Conway speaking with attendees at the 2018 Young Women’s Leadership Summit hosted by Turning Point USA at the Hyatt Regency DFW Hotel in Dallas, Texas. {Photo Credit: Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons}

Kellyanne Conway detailed the strain on their marriage in her 2022 memoir, Here’s the Deal, calling her husband once a “Trump-loving, MAGA-cap-wearing” supporter who, she wrote, “slowly turned his back” on her and their children during her time in the White House. She recounted a July 4 weekend argument in 2019 during which George told her, “You have ruined yourself and you have embarrassed this family.”

“I’ve embarrassed this family?” she wrote in response. “You abandoned me for Twitter and she’s not even hot.”

Months after that incident, George Conway helped launch The Lincoln Project, which aimed to block Trump’s reelection. In August 2020, he announced he would take a leave of absence from the organization to spend more time with his family; Kellyanne Conway announced the same day that she would leave her White House position.

In early 2021, Conway publicly called for The Lincoln Project to shut down following allegations of serial sexual harassment against co-founder John Weaver, a longtime adviser to the late Sen. John McCain.

Karoline Leavitt Shares She Is Expecting Baby Girl In May 2026

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The White House announced joyful personal news this week as Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt shared that she and her husband, Nick, are expecting a baby girl. The couple’s second child is due in May 2026, joining big brother Niko, who was born in July 2024.

“My husband and I are thrilled to grow our family and can’t wait to watch our son become a big brother,” Leavitt told Fox News Digital. “My heart is overflowing with gratitude to God for the blessing of motherhood, which I truly believe is the closest thing to Heaven on Earth.”

Leavitt also expressed appreciation for the supportive culture inside President Trump’s White House. She thanked President Trump and Chief of Staff Susie Wiles for fostering what she described as a pro-family environment, noting that many West Wing colleagues are also raising young children while serving the country.

“Nearly all of my West Wing colleagues have babies and young children, so we all really support one another as we tackle raising our families while working for the greatest president ever,” Leavitt said. “2026 is going to be an amazing year for the President and our country, and personally, I am beyond excited to become a girl mom.”

A senior White House official confirmed that Leavitt will remain in her post as press secretary throughout her pregnancy.

A Historic and Groundbreaking Moment

Leavitt will make history as the first pregnant White House press secretary in U.S. history—another milestone in a career that has already broken barriers.

At just 36 years old, Karoline Leavitt is the youngest press secretary ever to serve in the role. A New Hampshire native, she rose quickly through Republican politics, becoming known for her sharp messaging, unflinching defense of conservative values, and ability to take on a hostile press corps with confidence and clarity.

Before assuming her role at the White House, Leavitt served as a Trump campaign national press secretary and previously worked in the first Trump administration as an assistant press secretary. She also ran for Congress in New Hampshire, earning national attention for her grassroots campaign and strong America First platform.

Leavitt is widely admired on the Right for unapologetically championing faith, family, and freedom, while excelling in one of the most demanding communications jobs in Washington. Her pregnancy—and the administration’s full support—stands in sharp contrast to the left’s hostility toward working mothers and traditional family values.

As Republicans continue to highlight the importance of strong families and a culture that supports life, Karoline Leavitt’s story is a powerful reminder that you can serve your country at the highest levels without sacrificing faith or family.

Congratulations to Karoline, Nick, and the growing Leavitt family.

Fox News Host Defies Conservative Line On Trump’s Christmastime Move

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Brian Kilmeade isn’t on board.

The Fox & Friends co-host recently broke with several conservative allies after blasting President Trump’s newly unveiled “Presidential Walk of Fame” plaques at the White House, warning the displays go too far — and could come back to haunt Republicans.

Installed along the White House Colonnade, the plaques feature blunt and often mocking descriptions of former presidents. While some on the right have praised the move as funny and overdue, Kilmeade says it crosses a line.

“I’m not for this at all,” he said.

What’s on the plaques

The displays take direct aim at multiple Trump predecessors:

  • Joe Biden: Replaced with an autopen image and labeled “by far, the worst President in American history.”
  • Barack Obama: Called “one of the most divisive political figures in American history.”
  • Bill Clinton: Noted mainly for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 loss to Trump.
  • George W. Bush: Also targeted with critical commentary.

The plaques first sparked debate on The Five, where Jessica Tarlov called them “repulsive behavior.”

Why Kilmeade objects

Kilmeade warned that today’s trolling could become tomorrow’s problem.

“They’re just going to mock President Trump or put something on his plaque,” he said, arguing the displays could fuel endless political payback as power shifts.

He was especially critical of the autopen image used for Biden.

“I am not for the autopen,” Kilmeade said, calling it juvenile and unfit for a historic setting.

“If you’re going to do it,” he added, “just put the profiles up there.”

History — and consequences

Kilmeade also noted that presidential reputations often change, pointing to Ulysses S. Grant as a leader once derided but later reassessed.

Even so, he made clear he opposes using the White House for political trolling.

“I don’t think it’s going to happen with Joe Biden,” he said, “but I am not for the trolling.”

Conservatives divided

Kilmeade’s stance puts him at odds with Fox colleagues Jesse Watters and Greg Gutfeld, who defended the plaques as entertaining and brushed off concerns about decorum or future blowback.

What do you think? Is this harmless trolling that is long overdue in response to the left’s taunts, or is it inappropriate for the president to display on the side of the White House? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

Board Votes To Rename Kennedy Center

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Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Thursday that the Kennedy Center’s board voted unanimously to rename the institution to the “Trump-Kennedy Center” in recognition of what she described as President Donald Trump’s efforts to save the building over the past year.

“I have just been informed that the highly respected Board of the Kennedy Center, some of the most successful people from all parts of the world, have just voted unanimously to rename the Kennedy Center to the Trump-Kennedy Center, because of the unbelievable work President Trump has done over the last year in saving the building,” Leavitt wrote in a post on social platform X. 

“Not only from the standpoint of its reconstruction, but also financially, and its reputation. Congratulations to President Donald J. Trump, and likewise, congratulations to President Kennedy, because this will be a truly great team long into the future! The building will no doubt attain new levels of success and grandeur,” she continued. 

Roma Daravi, the vice president of public relations at the Kennedy Center, confirmed Leavitt’s statement.

“The Kennedy Center Board of Trustees voted unanimously today to name the institution The Donald J. Trump and The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts,” Daravi said. “The unanimous vote recognizes that the current Chairman saved the institution from financial ruin and physical destruction. The new Trump Kennedy Center reflects the unequivocal bipartisan support for America’s cultural center for generations to come.”

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AOC Says She Would ‘Stomp’ JD Vance In A Presidential Election

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Tensions are already high…

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has claimed she would “stomp” JD Vance in a presidential election.

Ocasio-Cortez, the Left-wing congresswoman, made the claim hours after sharing a poll — conducted by The Argument and Verasight and released Tuesday — found Ocasio-Cortez leading Vance 51% to 49%, a difference within the survey’s 2.7-percentage-point margin of error, making the two candidates statistically tied. Respondents were asked how they would vote if the election were held between the New York Democrat and the Republican vice president.

When asked about the poll as she left the US Capitol on Wednesday evening, she initially downplayed its significance.

“These polls like three years out… they are what they are,” she told a reporter, who filmed the encounter.

“But let the record show I would stomp him – I would stomp him!” she added, laughing as she walked off and entered a waiting car.

Ocasio-Cortez, often known by her initials “AOC”, is seen as one of the frontrunners in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028.

The poll — conducted by The Argument and Verasight and released Tuesday — found Ocasio-Cortez leading Vance 51% to 49%, a difference within the survey’s 2.7-percentage-point margin of error, making the two candidates statistically tied. Respondents were asked how they would vote if the election were held between the New York Democrat and the Republican vice president.

Neither Ocasio-Cortez nor Vance has formally announced a 2028 campaign, but both are widely viewed as potential contenders to lead their respective parties. Ocasio-Cortez, first elected to Congress in 2018, has become one of the most prominent progressive voices in national politics. Vance, a former U.S. senator from Ohio and bestselling author, joined the GOP ticket in 2024 and became vice president after Donald Trump returned to the White House.

Demographic Splits Highlight Each Candidate’s Base

The poll found that Vance maintains a substantial advantage with white voters, leading Ocasio-Cortez 57% to 43% in that demographic. Ocasio-Cortez, however, holds wide leads among voters of color, including 79% support among Black voters and 64% among Hispanic voters. (RELATED: Democrats Win Miami Mayor’s Office After Nearly 30 Years Out Of Power)

Those patterns reflect longstanding partisan alignments: Republicans have consistently performed strongly with white voters in recent presidential contests, while Democrats have relied heavily on support from Black and Hispanic voters, though margins among the latter group have narrowed in recent years.

Standings Within Their Parties

Although Ocasio-Cortez polls competitively in a general election hypothetical, recent Democratic primary surveys show her trailing more established national figures, including former Vice President Kamala Harris and former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. This suggests she would face a difficult path in a crowded primary field.

Another recent survey testing a three-way hypothetical between California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Vance, and Ocasio-Cortez found Newsom leading with 36%, with Ocasio-Cortez and Vance tied at 34% each.

On the Republican side, speculation around the 2028 field remains fluid. Asked in October which Republicans might consider a future presidential run, President Donald Trump told reporters, “We have great people… We have JD, obviously, the vice president is great. I think [Secretary of State] Marco’s [Rubio] great. I think I’m not sure if anybody would run against those. I think if they ever formed a group, it would be unstoppable. I really do. I believe that. I would love to do it. I have my best numbers ever.”

Trump, who returned to the presidency in 2025 after previously serving from 2017 to 2021, remains subject to the constitutional limits of the 22nd Amendment, which states that “no person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice.” The provision clearly bars any individual from winning a third term, but its application to Trump’s unique electoral history has become a matter of legal dispute.

Constitutional scholars and legal analysts differ on how the amendment should be interpreted in Trump’s case, particularly whether his two election victories — in 2016 and 2024 — preclude him from pursuing future campaigns. Several lawsuits filed in 2025 seek judicial rulings enforcing the 22nd Amendment against Trump’s eligibility to appear on future ballots. Those cases are pending in federal courts and are expected to draw appeals, potentially reaching the Supreme Court. (RELATED: President Trump’s Legal Battle With The Pulitzer Prize Board Escalates)

Vance Addresses Speculation About His Future

Vice President Vance has attempted to downplay discussions about his potential 2028 ambitions.

In an interview earlier this month with Fox News host Sean Hannity, Vance said, “I would say that I’ve thought about what that moment might look like after the midterm elections. But I also, whenever I think about that, I try to put it out of my head and remind myself the American people elected me to do a job right now, and my job is to do it.”

Jack Smith Claims He Has ‘Proof’ Trump Tried To Overturn 2020 Election

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A stunning claim…

Former Special Counsel Jack Smith claimed in closed-door congressional testimony on Wednesday that investigators had proof “beyond a reasonable doubt” that President Donald Trump “criminally” conspired to overturn the 2020 presidential election.

Smith made the remarks in his opening statement to lawmakers on the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.

“I made my decisions in the investigation without regard to President Trump’s political association, activities, beliefs, or candidacy in the 2024 election,” Smith said in his opening statement, which was obtained in advance by the Associated Press. “We took actions based on what the facts and the law required — the very lesson I learned early in my career as a prosecutor.

Smith added that his probe had “developed powerful evidence that showed President Trump willfully retained highly classified documents after he left office in January 2021, storing them at his social club, including in a bathroom and a ballroom where events and gatherings took place.”

Smith’s investigation, which began in 2022, focused on Trump’s alleged effort to overturn his 2020 election loss, as well as the classified documents that were stored at Mar-a-Lago.

Charges were filed in both investigations, but later dropped due to the longstanding DOJ policy against the indictment of a sitting president.

President Trump has yet to comment on Smith’s bold accusation.

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