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MAGA Senator Bails on TV Show After Humiliating Self-Own
The Daily Beast • • nation
Key Points:
- Senator Eric Schmitt faced embarrassment after unsuccessfully trying to catch former Special Counsel Jack Smith in a false statement during a Senate hearing, mistakenly confusing the basketball teams involved.
- Following the botched attempt, Schmitt withdrew from a scheduled high-profile C-SPAN appearance alongside Senator Chris Coons, indicating possible damage control.
- Schmitt defended his line of questioning in interviews, emphasizing that Smith answered honestly about attending a women's college basketball game, despite Schmitt's initial error regarding the teams.
- The incident has drawn media attention and scrutiny, with Schmitt maintaining that Smith is not credible but accepting his explanation about the basketball game.
- Schmitt is considered a potential vice-presidential candidate for JD Vance in the 2028 election, making the public misstep notable in the context of his political ambitions.
