House Judiciary Refers Jack Smith for Perjury Prosecution
Summary
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan issued a criminal referral against former special counsel Jack Smith to the Justice Department, alleging perjury during congressional testimony.
How coverage differs
Left outlets report Jim Jordan's criminal referral against Jack Smith for alleged perjury as a committee action, while right outlets emphasize the referral, portraying Smith as a “Trump nemesis” accused of lying.
- Left: GOP committee targets Jack Smith with politically charged perjury referral Left-leaning outlets report that House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan issued a criminal referral to the Justice Department against former special counsel Jack Smith. They highlight Jordan's request for the DOJ to consider prosecuting Smith for alleged perjury during his congressional testimony, framing it as an action taken by the committee.
- Right: Jack Smith faces criminal referral for alleged perjury to Congress Right-leaning outlets emphasize the criminal referral to the Justice Department, portraying former special counsel Jack Smith as a 'Trump nemesis' who is directly accused of lying to Congress. They highlight the seriousness of the accusation of perjury during his testimony.