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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published July 22, 2026 at 9:48 PM ET · Updated July 23, 2026 at 2:07 AM ET

Jim Jordan criminally refers Jack Smith to DOJ over alleged perjury in Trump probe

2 independent outlets are covering this story. Verification: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets. Patriot Watch links to original reporting; we don't republish it.

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What we know

Rep. Jim Jordan sent a criminal referral to the DOJ accusing former special counsel Jack Smith of making false statements to Congress about his investigation of Donald Trump. Jordan cited what he called strong evidence that Smith lied in his congressional testimony.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 6 hr ago, when The Hill reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 3 hr ago from New York Post. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.

Conservative & independent coverage (1)

New York Post 3 hr ago
Jack Smith hit with criminal referral for allegedly making false statements to Congress about Trump probe: ‘Strong evidence’

Wire & mainstream coverage (1)

The Hill 6 hr ago
Jordan accuses Smith of lying to Congress in criminal referral to DOJ

Coverage timeline

Jul 22, 9:48 PM ET
6 hr ago
The Hill
Jordan accuses Smith of lying to Congress in criminal referral to DOJ
Jul 23, 12:39 AM ET
3 hr ago
New York Post
Jack Smith hit with criminal referral for allegedly making false statements to Congress about Trump probe: ‘Strong evidence’
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