‘The Room Where It Happened’: Jack Smith Zeroes In on White House Meeting Where Martial Law Was Discussed With Trump’s Outside Advisers

Could a meeting that shook veteran political hands lead to charges for the former president?

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A video exhibit plays as the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol holds a hearing June 16, 2022. AP/J. Scott Applewhite

The Room Where it Happens” is one of the signature earworms of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s play “Hamilton,” but it could double as description for a meeting that appears to hold increasing interest for Special Counsel Jack Smith in his criminal probe into efforts to overturn the 2020 election. 

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