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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published September 29, 2026 at 9:18 AM ET · Updated September 29, 2026 at 10:09 AM ET

Republicans accuse Jack Smith of 'corrupt' probe targeting Trump, lawmakers

3 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by Fox News. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

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What we know

Former special counsel Jack Smith testified at a heated Senate hearing where Republicans accused him of a corrupt investigation targeting Trump, Republican lawmakers, and the entire Republican party. Fox News reported that the probe swept up communications from Fox News and other media outlets as it went beyond lawmakers.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 1 d ago, when Fox News reported it. Coverage has since grown to 3 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 1 d ago from The Guardian.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

New York Post 1 d ago
Ex-special counsel Jack Smith accused of ‘corrupt’ probe of Trump and Republican lawmakers ↗
Fox News 1 d ago
Jack Smith's Trump probe swept up Fox News, other media communications as investigation went beyond lawmakers ↗

Wire & mainstream coverage (1)

The Guardian 1 d ago
Former special counsel Jack Smith accused of targeting ‘entire Republican party’ in heated Senate hearing – US politics live ↗

Coverage timeline

Sep 29, 9:18 AM ET
1 d ago
Fox News
Jack Smith's Trump probe swept up Fox News, other media communications as investigation went beyond lawmakers ↗
Sep 29, 9:52 AM ET
1 d ago
New York Post
Ex-special counsel Jack Smith accused of ‘corrupt’ probe of Trump and Republican lawmakers ↗
Sep 29, 9:54 AM ET
1 d ago
The Guardian
Former special counsel Jack Smith accused of targeting ‘entire Republican party’ in heated Senate hearing – US politics live ↗
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