The hammer is coming down.
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan has escalated his investigation into Special Counsel Jack Smith’s operation, referring one of Smith’s former senior aides for criminal prosecution after what he calls a deliberate and dangerous act of obstruction.
Jordan’s move targets Thomas Windom, a top attorney inside Smith’s controversial 2020 election inquiry. According to Jordan, Windom repeatedly refused to answer lawful questions from Congress—questions that the Justice Department had already authorized him to answer.
Jordan sent a sharply worded letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi, warning that Congress cannot protect Americans’ constitutional rights if key witnesses simply ignore the law.
“Congress cannot perform its oversight function if witnesses corruptly refuse to provide information,” Jordan wrote. “Obstruction of a committee investigation undermines our core constitutional duties.”
Windom’s Stonewalling Sparks Outrage
Windom has been under subpoena since September 30. Legislators said his voluntary testimony earlier in the year was incomplete and evasive. During the latest interview, Windom refused to answer central questions involving:
- Jack Smith’s communication with the now-disbanded Jan. 6 Committee
- Surveillance efforts targeting Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.)
- Investigative actions focused on Republican members of Congress
- Internal coordination inside the Biden-era Justice Department
Windom even refused to answer basic questions such as where he currently works or whether he still practices law.
Instead, he repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment, citing his attorney’s instructions and referencing grand jury secrecy—an excuse Jordan says doesn’t apply to many of the questions asked.
Jordan also highlighted the fact that another prosecutor, JP Cooney, faced similar questioning but was far more transparent, underscoring what Republicans say is a clear attempt to shield the inner workings of Smith’s operation.
Windom’s Attorney Pushes Back — But Jordan Isn’t Buying It
Windom’s attorney argued that the committee placed his client in an “impossible dilemma,” claiming he would risk prosecution no matter what he said.
Republicans strongly reject that claim, pointing out that the Justice Department had already approved the topics in question.
The refusal to provide even basic information, they argue, is a sign of a broader effort to block oversight into how Smith’s office targeted President Trump and key GOP lawmakers.
Bigger Picture: GOP Doubles Down on Investigating Smith
The House Judiciary Committee continues its high-stakes probe into:
- Jack Smith’s handling of the Trump cases
- the Biden administration’s role in shaping political investigations
- the origins of the 2020 election inquiry
- coordination between DOJ officials and Democrat-led committees
As part of this widened examination, Jordan is also pressing for Jack Smith himself to testify—setting the stage for a major political showdown that could shape the next chapter of the Trump era.
For millions of Americans who believe President Trump was unfairly targeted, Jordan’s move signals that Republicans are finally demanding accountability from federal prosecutors who operated with enormous power and little transparency.
