Schmitt on mix-up at Jack Smith hearing: 'My job is to ask questions'

Senator Eric Schmitt clarified his role during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing with former special counsel Jack Smith, where he mistakenly referenced an NBA game instead of a relevant legal matter. The confusion arose when Schmitt asked Smith about attending a February 2024 NBA match in Atlanta, revealing a misstep in questioning. The exchange highlighted the challenges of high-stakes hearings where precision in inquiry is critical. Schmitt later emphasized that his responsibility is to ask the right questions, underscoring the importance of focus in legislative oversight.

Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) on Tuesday reflected on his mix-up during former special counsel Jack Smith's hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, saying his job "is to ask questions." Schmitt asked Smith if he attended a February 2024 NBC game in Atlanta between the Hawks and the Golden State Warriors. It quickly became clear that...