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GOP leaders move to criminally refer the prosecutor who investigated Trump, shifting oversight from evidence to retaliation. The postings pressure DOJ to target an independent legal official, signalling that investigative authority is acceptable only when it shields Republican power.

12 gov accounts · 13 gov posts First seen: July 23, 2026 at 01:20 UTC Smith · Jack Smith · Jack · Jim Jordan · Referral · Jim

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Medium fidelity (64%) — The message spread but was paraphrased and reframed as it moved. The core claim held, but framing and emphasis shifted across sources.

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News Media 62 echoes
Fidelity
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Facebook 3 echoes
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Government origin 100%

GOP leaders move to criminally refer the prosecutor who investigated Trump, shifting oversight from evidence to retaliation. The postings pressure DOJ to target an independent legal official, signalling that investigative authority is acceptable only when it shields Republican power.

Original talking point · 12 gov accounts
Closest echo 78%

Jim Jordan on Jack Smith criminal referral: 'He definitely misled us'. House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan details the criminal referral against former Special Counsel Jack Smith, accusing him of

News · Yahoo · 5d after origin · source →
Most drifted echo 60%

House Republican says Smith may have lied about Trump probe

News · wcvb.com · 5d after origin · source →

Echo Posts

Non-government posts and articles echoing this talking point, sorted by date

News Yahoo 3mo ago 78%

Jim Jordan on Jack Smith criminal referral: 'He definitely misled us'. House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan details the criminal referral against former Special Counsel Jack Smith, accusing him of

News Fox News 3mo ago 77%

Jack Smith hit with criminal referral as GOP moves testimony fight toward.... Jim Jordan issued a criminal referral against Jack Smith, accusing him of making false statements to

News Fox News 3mo ago 77%

Jack Smith doubles down against GOP accusations he lied under oath. Jack Smith's lawyers call Jim Jordan's criminal referral "meritless," claiming Trump ordered his

News Hartford Courant 3mo ago 73%

House Republican says Smith may have lied about Trump probe and refers him for possible prosecution. A key Republican lawmaker says he believes that special counsel Jack Smith may have made false statements to Congress while

News Yahoo 72%

'COMPLETE SHILL of Donald Trump': Top Republican goes after Jack Smith with MAJOR criminal referral. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan is accusing Jack Smith of lying to Congress during his Congressional testimony,

News Mediaite · via Yahoo News 3mo ago 72%

Jim Jordan Issues Criminal Referral to DOJ for Jack Smith. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) issued a criminal referral for former Special

News Scripps News 3mo ago 71%

Rep. Jordan refers Jack Smith to DOJ for charges over alleged false testimony. House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan referred former special counsel Jack Smith to the DOJ, alleging

News The Hill 3mo ago 70%

Jordan accuses Smith of lying to Congress in criminal referral to DOJ - AOL. House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) late Wednesday recommended criminal charges against former

News YouTube on MSN 69%

Dan Abrams exposes the absurdity of Jim Jordan’s criminal referral of Jack Smith. Representative Jim Jordan is calling for the prosecution of Jack Smith over alleged mishandling of specific toll records

News kjlhradio.com 3mo ago 68%

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan issues criminal referral against former special counsel Jack Smith for alleged perjury

News Yahoo 3mo ago 68%

Jim Jordan issues criminal referral against Jack Smith. Ohio, discusses issuing a criminal referral against former Special Counsel Jack Smith on allegations of perjury before

News fox23maine.com 3mo ago 66%

GOP Lawmakers send criminal referral to DOJ to investigate Jack Smith

News nebraska.tv 3mo ago 66%

GOP Lawmakers send criminal referral to DOJ to investigate Jack Smith

News 13wham.com 3mo ago 66%

GOP Lawmakers send criminal referral to DOJ to investigate Jack Smith

News cbs6albany.com 3mo ago 66%

GOP Lawmakers send criminal referral to DOJ to investigate Jack Smith

News wjla.com 3mo ago 66%

GOP Lawmakers send criminal referral to DOJ to investigate Jack Smith

News fox11online.com 3mo ago 66%

GOP Lawmakers send criminal referral to DOJ to investigate Jack Smith

News turnto10.com 3mo ago 66%

GOP Lawmakers send criminal referral to DOJ to investigate Jack Smith

News wjactv.com 3mo ago 66%

GOP Lawmakers send criminal referral to DOJ to investigate Jack Smith

News krcgtv.com 3mo ago 66%

GOP Lawmakers send criminal referral to DOJ to investigate Jack Smith

News wlos.com 3mo ago 66%

GOP Lawmakers send criminal referral to DOJ to investigate Jack Smith

News worthynews.com 3mo ago 66%

Jack Smith Hit With Criminal Referral Over Alleged False Statements To Congress

News MS NOW · via Yahoo News 3mo ago 66%

Why Jim Jordan’s latest move against Jack Smith will inevitably fail. At the heart of the Ohio Republican’s case is the idea that the former special counsel committed per

News United Press International · via Yahoo News 3mo ago 66%

Rep. Jim Jordan refers former special council Jack Smith to DOJ. Rep. Jim Jordan has referred former special counsel Jack Smith to the Justice Department for

News CBS News · via Yahoo News 3mo ago 66%

GOP's Jack Smith referral fails to show he committed a crime, ex-prosecutors say. The Justice Department will face an uphill battle if it tries to prosecute Jack Smith over

News adn.com 3mo ago 65%

House Republican accuses Jack Smith of lying to Congress about Trump probe

News MS NOW on MSN 65%

Why Jim Jordan’s latest move against Jack Smith will inevitably fail. At the heart of the Ohio Republican’s case is the idea that the former special counsel committed perjury, which clearly did not happen

News kotaradio.com 3mo ago 65%

Jack Smith doubles down against GOP accusations he lied under oath

News theyeshivaworld.com 3mo ago 65%

House Republican Says Smith May Have Lied About Trump Probe And Refers Him For Possible Prosecution

News newsday.com 3mo ago 65%

House Republican says Smith may have lied about Trump probe and refers him for possible prosecution

News ideastream.org 3mo ago 65%

Republicans urge Justice Department to investigate former prosecutor Jack Smith

News wdiy.org 3mo ago 65%

Republicans urge Justice Department to investigate former prosecutor Jack Smith

News wysu.org 3mo ago 65%

Republicans urge Justice Department to investigate former prosecutor Jack Smith

News wxpr.org 3mo ago 65%

Republicans urge Justice Department to investigate former prosecutor Jack Smith

News ksfr.org 3mo ago 65%

Republicans urge Justice Department to investigate former prosecutor Jack Smith

News wmuk.org 3mo ago 65%

Republicans urge Justice Department to investigate former prosecutor Jack Smith

News kvpr.org 3mo ago 65%

Republicans urge Justice Department to investigate former prosecutor Jack Smith

News wvtf.org 3mo ago 65%

Republicans urge Justice Department to investigate former prosecutor Jack Smith

News wgcu.org 3mo ago 65%

Republicans urge Justice Department to investigate former prosecutor Jack Smith

News kjzz.org 3mo ago 65%

Republicans urge Justice Department to investigate former prosecutor Jack Smith

News wvasfm.org 3mo ago 65%

Republicans urge Justice Department to investigate former prosecutor Jack Smith

News news.wjct.org 3mo ago 65%

Republicans urge Justice Department to investigate former prosecutor Jack Smith

News wkms.org 3mo ago 65%

Republicans urge Justice Department to investigate former prosecutor Jack Smith

News krvs.org 3mo ago 65%

Republicans urge Justice Department to investigate former prosecutor Jack Smith

News kwbu.org 3mo ago 65%

Republicans urge Justice Department to investigate former prosecutor Jack Smith

News wutc.org 3mo ago 65%

Republicans urge Justice Department to investigate former prosecutor Jack Smith

News wuky.org 3mo ago 65%

Republicans urge Justice Department to investigate former prosecutor Jack Smith

News yahoo.com 3mo ago 61%

GOP chair of House Judiciary Committee asks Justice Department to consider prosecuting Jack Smith

News wxii12.com 3mo ago 60%

House Republican says Smith may have lied about Trump probe

News wcvb.com 3mo ago 60%

House Republican says Smith may have lied about Trump probe

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