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President Donald Trump tweets about the incident, calling the actor's comments "racist and dangerous".

Smollett's lawyers issue a strongly-worded statement after the hearing, calling it an "organised law enforcement spectacle".

US President Donald Trump tweets his thoughts on the case, calling it "outrageous" and an "embarrassment to the nation".

On Thursday morning, Trump was still calling Republican senators to gauge Gaetz's chances.

Reacting to the announcement, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham predicted that Bondi “will be confirmed quickly,” calling her selection a “grand slam, touchdown, hole in one, ace, hat trick, slam dunk, Olympic gold medal pick.”