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Sen. Klobuchar says Eric Schmitt’s Jack Smith ‘gotcha’ backfired over basketball mix‑up
Klobuchar said the confusion over an Atlanta Hawks game versus an Iowa Hawkeyes game exposed Schmitt’s mistake during a Senate Judiciary hearing.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D‑Minn.) told The Independent that she recognised the moment Senator Eric Schmitt (R‑Mo.) tried to trap former special counsel Jack Smith during his testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Sept. 29, 2026. Schmitt claimed Smith had been in Atlanta on Feb. 3, 2024, to watch the Hawks‑Warriors game, but Smith later said he was in College Park, Maryland, watching the Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball team.
Klobuchar said the mix‑up became viral when Sen. Katie Britt’s shocked expression was captured on video. She added that Schmitt’s use of the term “dirtbag” for Smith added to the spectacle.
Key facts
- Sen. Eric Schmitt attempted to prove Jack Smith attended an Atlanta Hawks game on Feb. 3, 2024, during a Senate Judiciary hearing on Sept. 29, 2026. (independent.co.uk)
- Jack Smith said he was actually in College Park, Maryland, watching the Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball game. (independent.co.uk)
- Sen. Amy Klobuchar said she recognized the mistake instantly and noted the viral reaction, including Sen. Katie Britt’s shocked look. (independent.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] independent.co.uk — originally reported as “Senator reveals the moment she knew viral Jack Smith gotcha was a slow-mo train wreck”
