How outlets cover Eric Schmitt R · MO · SEN · Sep 29, 2026
Smith testified about his Trump investigations at a Senate Judiciary hearing, where Schmitt questioned him about an alleged Atlanta basketball game. Coverage differs on whether the exchange is chiefly a failed accusation or part of Republicans’ broader challenge to Smith.
Lead article · The New York Times · CENTERJack Smith Defends Trump Charges as Senator’s Perjury Claim Falls ApartFormer special counsel Jack Smith testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee about his investigations of Donald Trump. Eric Schmitt questioned him about an alleged Atlanta basketball-game visit; Smith said he attended a different game.
Left-leaning outlets portray Schmitt’s questioning as a failed attack built on an apparent mix-up, and stress that he continued defending his accusation. Center outlets focus on the basketball-game discrepancy while also covering the broader hearing about Smith’s investigations and subpoenas. Right-leaning outlets emphasize Republican challenges to Smith over his Trump investigations, while also recounting the disputed basketball-game allegation.
Left-leaning coverage centers the apparent game mix-up and portrays Schmitt’s effort to challenge Smith as unsuccessful.
Left: 0 good, 7 bad, 0 mixed, 0 neutral. Center: 0 good, 7 bad, 0 mixed, 0 neutral. Right: 0 good, 2 bad, 0 mixed, 0 neutral.
Articles per day by side. SEP 29: Left 7, Center 7, Right 2.
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