A Missouri Republican senator grilled the former special counsel during a hearing, asking whether he had attended an NBA event in Atlanta earlier this year—but mistakenly referenced two separate professional basketball teams in the process. The confusion highlighted a potential oversight in the senator’s questioning, raising questions about the accuracy of his inquiries. The exchange took place during a public session where the former prosecutor was under scrutiny. Details of the senator’s intent or the broader context of the hearing remain unclear.
Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., questioned former special counsel Jack Smith on Tuesday about whether he had attended an NBA game in Atlanta in Feb. 2024, but seemingly confused two different basketball teams.
