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Mr. Smith replied "Absolutely not" when Senator Ted Cruz asked, "Is it a crime to be a Republican?"
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Jack Smith replied "Absolutely not" when Senator Ted Cruz asked him, "Is it a crime to be a Republican?" during the September 29, 2026, Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.
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Jack Smith
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{
    "date": "2026-09-29",
    "event": "Senate Judiciary Committee hearing",
    "person": "Jack Smith"
}
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Politics Legal Statement
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September 30, 2026 at 4:06 PM (2 weeks ago)
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September 30, 2026 at 4:06 PM (2 weeks ago)

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As Jack Smith Testifies, a Senator’s Accusation of Perjury Falls Apart
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/29/us/politics/jack-smith-congress-testimony.html

During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Senator Eric Schmitt accused former special counsel Jack Smith of perjury, claiming Smith attended an Atlanta Hawks game to conspire with prosecutors. Smith clarified he attended an Iowa Hawkeyes game, exposing Schmitt's confusion and the accusation's collapse.

Jack Smith Eric Schmitt Donald Trump Perjury Accusation Senate Judiciary Committee Special Counsel Investigation US Politics

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