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Senator Eric Schmitt, a Republican senator from Missouri, expressed his views on various issues related to the White House and the media in a series of tweets dated June 17, 2025. His statements addressed topics ranging from media accountability to political power dynamics within the Biden administration.

In a tweet posted at 18:20:34 UTC, Senator Schmitt criticized those involved in what he describes as a deception both inside and outside the White House. He stated that "many of the actors who were complicit in this deception" are attempting to "rewrite the story." He also mentioned that legacy media journalists have apologized for missing this story. The original tweet can be found here.

On the same day and time, Schmitt addressed the implications of what he perceives as an absence of leadership in another tweet. He remarked that "the absence of a functioning president wasn't an abstract issue," citing severe consequences on various aspects of American life such as foreign policy, economy, and immigration. He emphasized that "the American people deserve to know what happened." The tweet is available here.

In another post made seconds later at 18:20:35 UTC, Schmitt claimed he was the first U.S. senator to advocate for invoking the 25th Amendment to remove President Biden from office. He criticized Biden's cabinet for allegedly choosing to keep him in office for selfish reasons, stating that those around Biden were willing to prioritize political power over national interest. This tweet can be accessed here.

Additional information provided by Senator Schmitt includes his background as a former Attorney General of Missouri before being elected as a U.S. Senator.