Trump Accuses Jack Smith of ‘Democrat Scam’ and ‘Deranged Animal’ in Post Following Congressional Testimony

By James Morley III | Thursday, January 22, 2026, 1:55 PM EST

President Donald Trump sharply criticized former special counsel Jack Smith on Wednesday during his congressional testimony, labeling Smith’s investigation into the former president a “Democrat scam” and accusing him of misconduct and abuse of power.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed Smith was “deranged” and “being DECIMATED” before Congress, arguing that the hearing turned decisively after lawmakers reviewed Smith’s record as a prosecutor. “It was over when they discussed his past failures and unfair prosecutions,” Trump wrote, adding that Smith “destroyed many lives under the guise of legitimacy.”

Trump escalated his criticism by calling Smith “a deranged animal” who “shouldn’t be allowed to practice law,” suggesting Smith would have faced professional discipline if he were a Republican. He urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to examine Smith’s actions, including the use of witnesses in the case against him, and claimed Smith had employed “crooked and corrupt witnesses.”

Trump concluded by framing the investigation as politically motivated, stating, “the whole thing was a Democrat SCAM” and insisting that “a big price should be paid” for what he described as the country’s ordeal. Smith has repeatedly denied claims of political bias, asserting his decisions were based solely on law and evidence.