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Senator Eric Schmitt, a U.S. Senator representing Missouri, addressed several issues in a series of posts on August 6, 2025. His comments ranged from national security concerns and accountability for federal investigations to condemnation of antisemitic violence and calls for increased domestic manufacturing.

In a post published at 16:08 UTC, Schmitt commented on recent developments related to federal investigations: "Americans' worst fears about the deep state were proven true through the recent release of the Durham Annex. Its time we hold those responsible for the Russiagate hoax accountable. Read more in @DC_Reporter." The reference to the "Durham Annex" points to findings by Special Counsel John Durham, whose investigation examined the origins of the FBI’s probe into alleged connections between Russia and the 2016 Trump campaign.

Later that day, at 18:43 UTC, Schmitt addressed an incident targeting Jewish residents in St. Louis: "This targeted attack against the Jewish community in St. Louis is horrific and must be met with full condemnation.

Antisemitism has no place in our society. Everyone involved in this awful attack must be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law." His remarks follow broader national conversations about rising antisemitic incidents across U.S. communities.

At 20:16 UTC, Schmitt discussed American reliance on foreign manufacturing for key goods: "Nearly half our cars, 80% of our pharmaceuticals, and almost 90% of the chips we need for everything from phones to fighter jets are made in foreign countries.

It doesn't need to be that way.

We can make things here again. America's future must be built with American hands." These statements echo ongoing debates over supply chain security and efforts by lawmakers to encourage domestic production of critical goods.

Senator Schmitt’s public positions reflect both his legislative priorities as a member of Congress and wider political discourse around national security, hate crimes, and economic policy.