Watch Fox News' Shep Smith truth-squad Sean Hannity's 'spygate' claims

Sean Hannity and Shep Smith virtually argue — (Image credit: Screenshot/YouTube/Fox News, MMFA)

After Fox News anchor Shepard Smith took a few moments to dismantle President Trump's claims that the FBI improperly spied on his campaign, Fox News host Sean Hannity defended the "spygate" conspiracy, criticizing House Oversight Committee Chairman Trey Gowdy (R-S.C.) for taking the FBI's side over Trump's. Both segments made for compelling TV, but thanks to some careful editing from the liberal group Media Matters, you can now watch Smith fact-check Hannity in real time.

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Peter has worked as a news and culture writer and editor at The Week since the site's launch in 2008. He covers politics, world affairs, religion and cultural currents. His journalism career began as a copy editor at a financial newswire and has included editorial positions at The New York Times Magazine, Facts on File, and Oregon State University.