New Report Details Involvement of Giuliani, Conway and Pence in Political Investigation

Donald Trump declared Special Counsel Jack Smith guilty following the release of Department of Justice records on July 19, 2026, according to reporting by MEAWW News. The released documents identify a circle of associates, including Rudy Giuliani, Kellyanne Conway, and former Vice President Mike Pence, in connection with the DOJ’s investigations.

The reaction comes as part of a broader conflict between the former president and the Special Counsel’s office regarding the handling of federal records and the conduct of the investigations into the 2020 election and the events of January 6.

Trump Response to DOJ Record Releases

The latest records released by the Department of Justice provide further detail on the individuals contacted or scrutinized during the Special Counsel’s probe. Donald Trump used the release of these documents to target Jack Smith, labeling him as guilty in a public statement, as reported by MEAWW News.

This rhetoric follows a pattern of accusations from Trump’s legal team and political allies who claim the Special Counsel’s prosecutions are politically motivated. The specific records in question highlight the involvement of key Trump administration figures and advisors.

Key Figures Named in DOJ Records

The DOJ records explicitly mention several high-profile individuals who were central to the Trump administration and the efforts to challenge the 2020 election results. According to the report, these include:

• Rudy Giuliani, former personal attorney to Donald Trump.
• Kellyanne Conway, former counselor to the president.
• Mike Pence, the former Vice President of the United States.

The inclusion of these names in the records underscores the scope of the Special Counsel’s investigation into the pressure campaign exerted on state officials and the Department of Justice to alter election outcomes.

Legal Context of the Special Counsel Investigation

Jack Smith was appointed to lead the investigations into the attempts to overturn the 2020 election and the mishandling of classified documents. The release of DOJ records is often part of the discovery process or mandated transparency requirements, though the timing frequently coincides with active legal challenges.

Trump’s assertion that Smith is guilty is not a legal finding but a rhetorical attack aimed at delegitimizing the Special Counsel’s authority. The legal teams for the named individuals, including Giuliani and Pence, have previously maintained various levels of cooperation or defense against the Special Counsel’s inquiries.