Columbia News

Senator Eric Schmitt, a U.S. Senator from Missouri, made several statements on his X (formerly Twitter) account on September 10, 2025, addressing issues ranging from Medicaid policy to public safety and expressing support for a conservative commentator.

In a post at 13:30 UTC, Schmitt criticized Democratic lawmakers by stating, "You can add narcoterrorists to the list of people Democrats want to defend https://t.co/tRXaHaLHqQ". The tweet did not provide further context or evidence for the claim.

Later that day at 15:42 UTC, Schmitt addressed healthcare legislation and accusations from political opponents. He wrote, "Despite lies from the Left, the One Big Beautiful Bill strengthens Medicaid for vulnerable Americans. It includes my provision to expand in-home and community-based care & reduces wait times for Americans with disabilities. Read my new op-ed here: https://t.co/Zuj2cDePXa". In this message, he emphasized his legislative efforts aimed at expanding access to in-home and community-based services under Medicaid and reducing wait times for individuals with disabilities.

At 18:58 UTC on the same day, Schmitt posted a brief statement regarding Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA. He stated, "Just horrific. Pray for Charlie Kirk." No additional details were provided about the circumstances prompting this comment.

Senator Eric Schmitt has served as Missouri's junior senator since January 2023 after previously holding positions as state attorney general and treasurer. His recent legislative activity has focused on healthcare reform and social policy debates within Congress.