On the record · Updated October 1, 2026

Chuck Grassley quotes

R-Iowa

5 things Chuck Grassley said, verbatim, from July 16, 2026 to September 30, 2026, each linked to where it ran. Grouped by the questions at issue, with who supported, disputed, or qualified each one.

Also appeared as: Sen. Chuck Grassley

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Positions

Jack Smith's investigation of Trump was corrupt and politically targeted Republicans.

Supports Sep 30

“Jack Smith’s corrupt operation undermined the rule of law and threatened our very political institutions”

NBC News Sen. Schmitt accuses Jack Smith of perjury, then mixes up the Hawks and Hawkeyes ›

Others on this question

Jack Smith Former special counsel Disputes

“I personally find it very hard to understand how our investigation can be viewed as partisan when the strongest witnesses, the people who were the difference between the rule of law standing and not in our case, were Republicans”

Eric Schmitt Republican senator from Missouri Supports

“You have weaponized the Department of Justice against political enemies to an extent that has never happened in the history of this country”

Chuck Grassley on Trade & tariffs1

As printed Sep 24

“IF U CAN EMBARGO CHIPS U CAN EMBARGO DIESEL”

ABC News Skyrocketing diesel prices rattle Republicans as midterms approach ›

Chuck Grassley on Corruption & scandal2

As printed Sep 30

“In the end, Smith indicted one person — President Trump — but successfully mapped out the Republican apparatus”

on Jack Smith's subpoenas, which he says targeted the Republican Party beyond January 6

The Federalist BREAKING: Jack Smith Spied On And Targeted The Federalist During Biden’s Anti-Trump Witch Hunt ›

As printed Jul 16

“if the people who engaged in the worst partisan lawfare this country has ever seen have a problem with Todd Blanche, that’s a good thing in my book”

on Democratic opposition to Blanche as evidence of his merit

The Federalist Grassley: Democrats Who Weaponized DOJ Hate Blanche, Which Proves He’s A Good AG Pick ›

Chuck Grassley on Courts & the law1

As printed Jul 16

“Smith’s operation cut corners and blew through constitutional stop signs instead of respecting them.”

on Special Counsel Smith's prosecution violating constitutional limits

The Federalist Grassley: Democrats Who Weaponized DOJ Hate Blanche, Which Proves He’s A Good AG Pick ›

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