Eric Schmitt seems to confuse basketball teams in attempt to link Jack Smith, Fani Willis
Senator Eric Schmitt questioned former Special Counsel Jack Smith during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing about his attendance at a basketball game, suggesting Smith may have coordinated with others involved in prosecuting President Trump. During this line of questioning, Schmitt apparently confused the names of different basketball teams, which derailed his attempt to make the case. The confusion undermined Schmitt's perjury allegation against Smith.
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2 developments- Sep 29Only center coverage:GOP senator airballs perjury claim against Jack Smith over apparent Hawks/Hawkeyes mixup
- Sep 29Eric Schmitt seems to confuse basketball teams in attempt to link Jack Smith, Fani Willis
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