1. United States
2. N.Y.
3. Letter

Special Counsel Jack Smith recently testified before the House Judiciary Committee in a closed-door deposition, stating that he had sufficient evidence to prove that former President Donald Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. This testimony represents a critical moment for our democracy, yet the response from many elected officials has been inadequate given the gravity of these findings. When a Special Counsel presents evidence of a criminal scheme to overturn a presidential election, this demands immediate and forceful action from Congress. The integrity of our electoral system is the foundation of our republic. If we allow credible evidence of election subversion to be met with silence or political calculation, we set a dangerous precedent that threatens every future election. Smith's testimony was not speculation or political rhetoric. It was the conclusion of a thorough federal investigation conducted by an experienced prosecutor. His statement that he possessed sufficient evidence to prove criminal conduct means he believed the case met the high burden of proof required in criminal proceedings. This is not a matter of partisan disagreement about policy, it is about whether anyone can attempt to illegally overturn an election without facing accountability. I am asking you to publicly address Smith's testimony and findings. Constituents deserve to know where you stand when a Special Counsel presents evidence that a former president engaged in a criminal scheme to subvert our electoral process. Your voice matters in this moment. Silence or deflection only normalizes conduct that threatens the peaceful transfer of power we have maintained for over two centuries. Our democracy requires elected officials who will defend it when it faces genuine threats. I urge you to speak clearly about these findings and support whatever measures are necessary to ensure accountability and prevent future attempts to overturn legitimate election results.