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Senator Eric Schmitt commented on recent judicial and policy developments in a series of posts on his social media account. Schmitt, who represents Missouri in the U.S. Senate, addressed actions by the Supreme Court and echoed statements attributed to former President Donald Trump regarding drug trafficking.

On September 8, 2025, Schmitt referenced a recent Supreme Court decision, stating: "The Supreme Court, with this stay grant, is also cleaning up the errors of lower courts that are not following the Trump v. Wilcox decision." The senator did not elaborate on specific details of the case but emphasized his continued attention to the matter. In a subsequent post made minutes later, he added: "I am keeping a close eye on this case and will continue to keep you updated as the Supreme Court makes major waves. The law and common sense are on our side."

The following day, Schmitt shifted focus to federal drug enforcement policy. On September 9, 2025, he wrote: "President Trump has made it clear: If you are trafficking deadly drugs into the United States via international waters, we will blow your boats into kingdom come. It's up to the narcoterrorists whether they want to take that chance."

The senator’s comments reference ongoing debates over judicial interpretation and federal efforts against international drug trafficking. The "Trump v. Wilcox" decision cited by Schmitt appears central to his critique of lower court rulings; however, additional details about that case or its implications were not provided in these posts.

As background, Eric Schmitt has served as Missouri’s U.S. Senator since January 2023 after previously holding office as Missouri Attorney General.