Schmitt doubles down on Jack Smith perjury blunder as GOP faces backlash
Republican Senator Eric Schmitt has refused to apologize for his viral error during the September 29 testimony of former special counsel Jack Smith, where he mistakenly accused Smith of perjury over a basketball game mix-up. While the incident overshadowed the substantive debate over Smith's dismissed probes into President Trump, Schmitt has doubled down on his position, claiming ignorance of the context. The gaffe has drawn widespread criticism from both parties, with Democrats labeling it a 'slow-mo train wreck' for the GOP and conservatives questioning the quality of congressional staff. The controversy has further polarized the political landscape, with Republicans continuing to push for a Justice Department inquiry into Smith's conduct, while Democrats argue the probes were legally justified.