Published Sep 29, 2026, 11:27 AM ET · Updated a month ago · 3 sources

Eric Schmitt seems to confuse basketball teams in attempt to link Jack Smith, Fani Willis

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Apparent confusion over team names derailed a line of questioning as Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) grilled former special counsel Jack Smith on Tuesday about his attendance at a basketball game, suggesting the prosecutor may have coordinated with others bringing charges about Trump. The exchange would later prompt Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) to say the panel…