The dispute centers on allegations that Schmitt attempted to trap Smith using undisclosed materials, which Democrats described as an egregious breach of committee rules. The request for an apology specifically highlights the behavior of GOP members during the hearing, with Durbin leading the demand for both the apology and the production of the withheld documents.
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Senate Democrats Demand Apology to Jack Smith and Release of Records
US Politics12 days ago
Sen. Dick Durbin and other Judiciary Committee Democrats are calling on Chairman Chuck Grassley to apologize to former Special Counsel Jack Smith for the conduct of the panel's Republicans. In a letter to Grassley, Democratic members also demanded the release of records used by Sen. Eric Schmitt during last week's questioning of Smith, which they claim were never shared with the Democratic members of the committee or their staff.
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