Watch: Sen. Schmitt appears to confuse basketball teams while calling Jack Smith a "dirtbag"

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Eric Schmitt accused special counsel Jack Smith of attending an NBA game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Golden State Warriors in Atlanta in early February 2024.

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Smith clarified he did attend a University of Iowa Hawkeyes game, but it was in Maryland, which prompted Sen.

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Amy Klobuchar to say Schmitt was confusing two sports teams.

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**Summary:** A Senate hearing on Jack Smith, who was charged by Trump, turned into a mixup when Sen. Eric Schmitt confused basketball teams while accusing him of attending an NBA game. **Why It Matters:** This incident highlights the absurdities and potential conflicts of interest in high-profile hearings, especially those involving former