See Special Counsel Jack Smith's statement on Trump indictment

Special Counsel Jack Smith made a rare public appearance to speak about the federal indictment against former President Donald Trump. CNN’s Jake Tapper and an expert panel discuss. #CNN #News

[joannebottcher]

Most honorable gentleman. He explains everything: I am glad he made it clear it's about the rule of law. 37 charges!

[faye]

Mr. Smith is a rare person. This is a man with great integrity. Thank you for your professionalism.

[Miamian]

Brilliant man, I waited so long to hear What Jack has to say ❤

[ed]

Fearless and what a distinguished gentleman

[benjaminnavarro]

God bless John Smith!!! America thanks you for finally bringing him to justice!!!!

[mrjooxmanallah]

How could we not appreciate the irony?
The guy who was leading chants of “Lock her up!” has now been indicted twice.
You can’t make this sh*t up.

[lushoberg]

I also liked his voice tone. He was calm, sincere, no posing or theatrics.

[truthquest-tn]

Thank you, Mr. Smith. No one is above the law, period.

[BJ-]

Short, precise, and to the point with every angle of this whole situation. It’s nice actually hearing his voice and words finally. Whenever he’s been mentioned in the past, we only see a still of him staring ahead decisively over a desk which must have looked ominous to Orange Clown.

[maddog]

Im so pleased to hear this man, finally. Intelligent, reasonable but pretty sure that Dump is as guilty as sin

[MODea-pqei]

Nixon: A president that became a crook
Trump: A crook that became a president

[jamiefgodwin]

Wow! This is stunning. Even to we who knew this indictment was coming. This is truly a fall from imaginary grace

[catneedham]

Jack Smith is a total badass. Fit, focused and fearless

[lushoberg]

This the very first comment I’ve heard from Jack Smith. It was impressive - well said, short and to the point.

[jngupzg]

Jack Smith is like a panther, you don't know he's there until he pounces.
Love it! More like Jack Smith please.

[joeanderson]

Jack Smith is so professional. I would want the same if I was being investigated and indicted.

[manuelalberto]

37 counts indictment. How can one man defied such number of laws. It's time to make this arrogant and liar accountable. He really made a mockery of the justice system with his ideology as being above the law. Time to lock him up for good.

[justalittlewine]

OMG I just realize that some of those documents were in the bathroom next to the toilet. That’s probably how much he respects America.

[SpockvsMcCoy]

Approximately one more year until the jury trial for this case will occur. Any other person would currently be in federal prison awaiting trial (but not Trump). Still a two-tier justice system, if you ask me.

[kellybuchholz]

Thank you, Jack Smith, for doing your job!