Five years after Jan. 6, new testimony reveals prosecution efforts against Trump, now pardoned, over the Capitol attack.

Five years after the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack, new details have emerged as House lawmakers released testimony from federal prosecutor Jack Smith, who had pursued criminal charges against former President Donald Trump over the events. Since returning to the White House in January 2025, Trump has pardoned all individuals charged in connection with the attack. Smith’s testimony provides further insight into the investigation and legal reasoning behind the charges, reigniting national scrutiny over accountability, the rule of law, and the lasting impact of the breach on American democracy.