Senator Schmitt Mixes Hawks and Hawkeyes During Jack Smith Hearing
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Senator Eric Schmitt mistakenly referenced the Atlanta Hawks instead of the Iowa Hawkeyes while questioning Jack Smith in a Senate hearing, sparking a viral meme.
- Schmitt’s error occurred during a perjury‑related question about Jack Smith’s attendance at an Atlanta Hawks game.
- The mix‑up disrupted Schmitt’s line of questioning and drew widespread attention.
- Senator Katie Britt reacted with horror, and the incident became a meme online.
Covered by 3 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 33% center, 67% right.
How each side framed it
Center: The incident was highlighted as a viral meme and a notable gaffe in the hearing. (AI-generated summary of how this side framed it)
Sen. Katie Britt's reaction to Eric Schmitt's Atlanta Hawks gaffe at Jack Smith's hearing becomes a meme
Right-leaning: The focus was on Schmitt’s defense of the mix‑up and its impact on his questioning of Jack Smith. (AI-generated summary of how this side framed it)
Eric Schmitt’s Jack Smith Perjury Accusation Turns On Major Mix-Up, Katie Britt Watches In Horror | VIDEO
Timeline
First reported by Times Now on ; 3 articles from 3 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Center (1): Hindustan Times
- Right-leaning (2): Times Now, Sunday Guardian
Sources
- Eric Schmitt’s Jack Smith Perjury Accusation Turns On Major Mix-Up, Katie Britt Watches In Horror | VIDEO — Times Now (right-leaning) ·
- Sen. Katie Britt's reaction to Eric Schmitt's Atlanta Hawks gaffe at Jack Smith's hearing becomes a meme — Hindustan Times (center) ·
- US Senator Eric Schmitt Defends Viral Hawks-Hawkeyes Mix-Up That Upended His Perjury Line of Questioning During Jack Smith’s Senate Hearing — Sunday Guardian (right-leaning) ·