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As part of that effort, investigators also examined whether Mr. Trump had defrauded his supporters when he raised vast sums after the election promising to expose fraud that did not happen.
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Investigators examined whether Donald Trump defrauded his supporters by raising vast sums after the election with promises to expose non-existent fraud.
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Devlin Barrett and Charlie Savage
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News Article
Context Details
{
    "event": "Post-election fundraising",
    "person": "Donald Trump"
}
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Politics Legal Investigation
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667644ed-b8f6-496d-a798-191ffe458fef
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Created
September 30, 2026 at 4:06 PM (1 week ago)
Last Updated
September 30, 2026 at 4:06 PM (1 week 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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