Democrats demand Schmitt apologize to Jack Smith after confusing flub, 'dirtbag' remark

9 articles, oldest first.

1. Washington Examiner

   Committee Democrats push Grassley for apology and records related to Schmitt’s Jack Smith perjury flub ↗ (opens Washington Examiner)

   Published Oct 8, 2026

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   Senate Judiciary Democrats demanded that Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) apologize to former special counsel Jack Smith on behalf of the committee, after Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO) accused him of perjury based on a mix-up of two sports teams.

2. The Hill

   Durbin demands Schmitt records and an apology for Jack Smith ↗ (opens The Hill)

   Published Oct 8, 2026

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   Senate Judiciary Democrats accused their GOP counterparts of violating committee rules by failing to share documents that served as the basis for a confusing flub about sports teams when questioning Jack Smith last week. They've also demanded an apology for the former special counsel. Sen.

3. FOX8 WGHP

   Democrats demand Schmitt apologize to Jack Smith after confusing flub, 'dirtbag' remark ↗ (opens FOX8 WGHP)

   Published Oct 8, 2026

   Same headline from 5 more outlets

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   Senate Democrats also accused Republicans of rule violations related to text messages and a controversial exchange involving Jack Smith.

4. NOTUS

   Senate Judiciary Democrats Demand Republicans Apologize for Jack Smith Hearing Debacle ↗ (opens NOTUS)

   Published Oct 8, 2026

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   The committee members accused their Republican colleagues of failing to provide materials connected to Sen. Eric Schmitt’s now-viral basketball team mix-up.

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