Look of horror on senator’s face after she realizes colleague’s huge gaffe during hearing
- Posted on September 29, 2026
- By The Independent
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In brief
During a Senate hearing, Republican Senator Eric Schmitt's attempt to discredit former special counsel Jack Smith with perjury accusations backfired dramatically. Schmitt presented text messages he claimed proved Smith lied about attending a Hawks game in Atlanta, citing conspiracy theories about election interference. However, Smith clarified he had attended an Iowa Hawkeyes basketball game in Maryland instead. The awkward moment was captured on camera, showing Republican Senator Katie Britt's stunned reaction to the failed confrontation.
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Look of horror on senator’s face after she realizes colleague’s huge gaffe during hearing
A Republican senator’s look of horror was caught on camera as her colleague’s attempts to catch out former special counsel Jack Smith blew up in his face. Senator Eric Schmitt accused Smith of perjury after he denied attending a Hawks NBA game in Atlanta, where, according to conspiracy theories promoted by Republican officials, Smith colluded with Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis in a plot to prosecute Trump and his allies. Schmitt showed text messages which he said proved Smith was lying. But under questioning by Democrat Amy Klobuchar, Smith revealed he had been to see the Iowa Hawkeyes playing in Maryland that day. MS NOW cameras caught the reaction of Alabama Republican Katie Britt, seated next to Schmitt, when his confusion was revealed.
