The "accusation" did not "fall apart". It was a "calumny" with a level of grossly negligent and willful disregard for truth for the purpose of making a false accusation. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/29/u...
nytimes.com
Jack Smith Defends Trump Charges as Senator’s Perjury Claim Falls Apart
A Republican eager to prove the former special counsel was dishonest appeared to instead demonstrate his own confusion over basic facts.