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Senator Eric Schmitt, representing Missouri in the U.S. Senate, used his social media platform to highlight recent political developments and express support for former President Donald Trump’s administration. In a series of posts made between July 20 and July 22, 2025, Schmitt discussed what he described as significant policy achievements and raised concerns about civil rights enforcement in the United States.

On July 20, Schmitt posted: "Six months into the American Revival, and I'm still not tired of WINNING. MAGA! https://t.co/zLM2NTHvKb"

The following day, he praised President Trump’s administration for its recent accomplishments: "In only 6 months, President Trump has delivered real results: Major tax relief for working families, Historic investments in border security, and $9 billion saved from waste, fraud, and abuse. This is the America First agenda in action. https://t.co/nDhuBS5FgD" (July 21).

On July 22, Schmitt addressed civil rights law in the U.S., writing: "Here's a hard but necessary truth: For decades, our civil rights laws have been used not to prevent discrimination, but to enforce it. Rather than protecting the equal rights of all citizens, the civil rights bureaucracy has become the enforcement arm of a new caste system."

Senator Eric Schmitt was elected to represent Missouri in the U.S. Senate after serving as Missouri’s Attorney General. He is known for his alignment with conservative priorities and public support of former President Trump’s policies.

President Donald Trump began his second term in January 2025 after winning re-election in November 2024. Since then, his administration has prioritized issues such as tax relief for families and border security investments—policies that Senator Schmitt referenced in his remarks.

Civil rights laws have played a major role in American legal history since their expansion during the mid-20th century. Over time, debate has emerged among some lawmakers about how these laws are interpreted or enforced by federal agencies.