Smith’s first appearance on Capitol Hill was marked by sharp exchange and fierce defense of his work. it was also eight hours long.
Republicans on the panel ultimately opted to publish the redacted transcript on New Year’s Eve, a decision that may have helped dull the impact of any news the 255-page document may have generated amid the broader hustle and bustle of the holiday season.
Here are some of the biggest moments and notable exchanges from the eight-hour hearing.
- New political tensions
- ‘Powerful’ evidence
- Smith’s team had not determined how to proceed for possible ‘co-conspirators’
- He lamented the ousting of DOJ, FBI officials
- Smith’s team didn’t tell the courts that subpoenaed phone records belonged to lawmakers