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Senator Eric Schmitt posted a series of statements on July 30, 2025, regarding actions by Judge Boasberg and the Department of Justice (DOJ). The tweets focused on recent judicial decisions and DOJ actions concerning alleged misconduct.

In his first tweet, Schmitt referenced a conversation between Judge Boasberg and Chief Justice Roberts, writing: "Just days after Judge Boasberg told Chief Justice Roberts that he believed the Trump Administration would 'disregard rulings of federal courts' and trigger 'a constitutional crisis,' he tried to prove himself right by issuing the infamous 'turn the planes around' order." This post was published on July 30, 2025.

On the same day, Schmitt reported new developments involving the Department of Justice: "This week, the DOJ filed a misconduct complaint against Judge Boasberg for his improper political conduct at a Judicial Conference meeting in the earlier this year."

Schmitt also commented on the DOJ's action in another tweet from July 30: "Today, I addressed DOJ's excellent decision to file a judicial misconduct complaint against Judge Boasberg for lacking impartiality. Judges aren't politicians in robes—they're judges. President Trump's judicial nominees clearly understand that and proved it in their hearing."

The context surrounding these posts involves ongoing scrutiny of federal judiciary conduct. Judicial misconduct complaints are formal mechanisms used when allegations arise that a judge has acted improperly or shown bias. These processes are governed by established procedures within the federal court system to maintain public trust in judicial impartiality.

Senator Eric Schmitt is currently serving as a U.S. Senator representing Missouri. His comments reflect broader national debates about judicial independence and perceived politicization within federal courts.