Sen. Klobuchar Details Moment She Realized Jack Smith Gotcha Was a Flop

Sen. Klobuchar explains how a GOP attempt to trap Jack Smith backfired, revealing confusion and political distraction.

October 1, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — Senator Amy Klobuchar shared her perspective on a failed Republican effort to expose former special counsel Jack Smith during a Senate hearing, describing the moment she realized the attempt had gone awry.

The incident occurred as Smith, who was appointed by then-Attorney General Merrick Garland to investigate former President Donald Trump, testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Senator Eric Schmitt sought to catch Smith in a contradiction by claiming he had been in Atlanta on February 3, 2024, during a game between the Hawks and Warriors. However, Smith’s response led to an embarrassing mix-up when he recalled being in Maryland instead.

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Klobuchar noted that the confusion stemmed from a mix-up between the Atlanta Hawks and the Iowa Hawkeyes, which are both known as the Hawks in different regions. She criticized Schmitt for asking questions without sufficient knowledge and suggested that the hearing was a distraction from more pressing issues like healthcare and prescription drug costs.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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