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Sloppy Republican attempt to ensnare Trump enemy Jack Smith backfires spectacularly
What happened
A Republican senator, Eric Schmitt, accused Jack Smith of perjury over a basketball game he allegedly attended in Atlanta, but it was later revealed that Smith had attended a different game between the University of Iowa Hawkeyes and the University of Maryland at the same time. Smith denied attending the Atlanta Hawks game and said he had not met the individuals Schmitt mentioned. Footage showed Smith in the bleachers at the Hawkeyes game in Maryland.
Why it matters
The incident highlights a pattern of sloppiness in US politics, where politicians may rush to make accusations without verifying facts.
Key facts
- A Senate hearing was held to investigate Jack Smith's actions as special prosecutor.
- Eric Schmitt, a Republican senator, brought props to the hearing, including a cardboard poster.
- A Democratic senator pointed out that Schmitt had likely confused the two basketball teams' names.
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