Senator Reveals How Jack Smith Gotcha Moment Backfired in Stunning Fashion

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

October 1, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — Senator Amy Klobuchar shared her perspective on a high-profile Senate hearing that turned into an unexpected embarrassment for Republican Senator Eric Schmitt, who attempted to catch former special counsel Jack Smith in a potential lie.

The incident occurred during Smith’s testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, where Schmitt tried to prove that Smith was in Georgia on February 3, 2024, coinciding with a scandal involving Fulton County Prosecutor Fani Willis. However, the moment quickly unraveled when Smith admitted he had been in College Park, Maryland, watching the University of Iowa women’s basketball team play the University of Maryland.

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Klobuchar explained that the confusion stemmed from a mix-up between the Atlanta Hawks and the Iowa Hawkeyes, noting that as someone from the Midwest, she immediately recognized the mistake. She also criticized Schmitt’s approach, saying it reflected a lack of preparation and a broader effort to shift attention away from pressing issues like healthcare and prescription drug costs.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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