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Republican Senators Question Former Special Counsel Jack Smith at Senate Hearing

During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on September 29, 2026, former special counsel Jack Smith was criticized by Republican senators, including allegations of perjury from Senator Eric Schmitt. The discussion included references to a basketball mix-up and other comments.

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Former special counsel Jack Smith, who led two criminal cases against Donald Trump in 2023, faced criticism from Republican senators during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on September 29, 2026. Senator Eric Schmitt of Missouri raised allegations of perjury against Smith, which appeared to stem from a mix-up regarding the Atlanta Hawks and University of Iowa Hawkeyes basketball teams. The hearing included various comments and references, including a mention of the tooth fairy.

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‘You make me want to throw up’: Republicans attack ex-special counsel Jack Smith at Senate hearing

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Republican Senators Question Former Special Counsel Jack Smith at Senate Hearing