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Smith’s game-day texts reviewed by Schmitt never referenced basketball team names

Smith’s game-day texts reviewed by Schmitt never referenced basketball team names

Summary

Text messages from special counsel Jack Smith’s team do not mention any basketball teams. This contradicts Senator Eric Schmitt’s claim that Smith attended a game in Atlanta to connect Smith to a Georgia case involving President Trump.

Key Facts

  • Text messages reviewed by Senator Eric Schmitt were obtained by The Hill.
  • The messages from special counsel Jack Smith’s staff did not mention any basketball teams.
  • Schmitt had accused Smith of attending a basketball game in Atlanta.
  • Schmitt’s claim was used to suggest a link between Smith and a Georgia case against President Trump.
  • The text messages show no evidence to support Schmitt’s accusation.
  • Jack Smith is a special counsel involved in investigations related to President Trump.
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