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- Smith was confirmed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit while still representing President Donald Trump in a sexual-assault case.
- A 48–48 tie, caused by the absence of five Democratic senators, enabled his confirmation to the appellate court covering Midwest states.
- During his April hearing, Smith declined to name the 2020 election winner, refused to discuss recusal, and had defended Trump in a Supreme Court immunity case.
