Sen. Eric Schmitt Misidentifies Basketball Teams in Trump Charges Inquiry
Senator Eric Schmitt mistakenly confused basketball team names while questioning former special counsel Jack Smith about his attendance at a game. This misstep occurred during an inquiry into potential coordination regarding charges against Trump.
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Senate Republicans target former special counsel Jack Smith over Trump probes
Senate Republicans target former special counsel Jack Smith over Trump probes
Senate Republicans target former special counsel Jack Smith over Trump probes
Hawks? Hawkeyes? Schmitt in probing Smith mistakes basketball mascots
Hawks? Hawkeyes? Schmitt in probing Smith mistakes basketball mascots
Hawks? Hawkeyes? Schmitt in probing Smith mistakes basketball mascots
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