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Senator misidentifies teams during Jack Smith probe hearing

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 7:47 PM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Senator misidentifies teams during Jack Smith probe hearing
Summary

During a Senate hearing on September 29, 2026, Senator Eric Schmitt mistakenly claimed that Jack Smith attended an Atlanta Hawks game while investigating Smith’s activities related to Donald Trump. Schmitt alleged that Smith was in Atlanta on February 3, 2024, but Smith clarified he was in Maryland for an Iowa Hawkeyes game against the Maryland Terrapins. The Hawkeyes won 93-85, highlighted by Caitlin Clark's impressive performance with 38 points. This incident drew laughter from Senator Amy Klobuchar, who criticized Schmitt's misinformation regarding the teams involved.

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  • •Eric Schmitt claimed Jack Smith was at an Atlanta Hawks game.
  • •Jack Smith was actually attending an Iowa Hawkeyes game in Maryland.
  • •Caitlin Clark scored 38 points in the Hawkeyes' victory.
  • •The incident prompted criticism from Senator Amy Klobuchar.
  • •Schmitt's claims included a series of inaccurate text messages.
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  • 7:47 PMYahoo Sports — Jack Smith probe answers the big question: The Iowa Hawkeyes aren’t the Atlanta Hawks
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You'd think a Midwestern senator would know the Iowa Hawkeyes aren't based in Atlanta.

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