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Senator flubs gotcha moment by mixing up sports teams. A woman steps in to correct him

  • Posted on October 1, 2026
  • By Los Angeles Times
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  • 1 min read
In brief

During a Senate exchange, Republican Senator Eric Schmitt attempted to challenge a colleague with sports-related criticism but miscalculated his facts. Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar promptly corrected him, exposing the inaccuracy. The incident exemplifies how poorly prepared gotcha moments can backfire, particularly when fact-checked by informed colleagues. Klobuchar's intervention highlighted the importance of accuracy in political discourse and demonstrated a modern response to workplace condescension tactics.

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Senator flubs gotcha moment by mixing up sports teams. A woman steps in to correct him
Senator flubs gotcha moment by mixing up sports teams. A woman steps in to correct him

Republican Sen. Eric Schmitt's gotcha moment turned into a schooling by Democratic colleague Amy Klobuchar, turning the tables on the age-old art of mansplaining.
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