Columbia News

Senator Eric Schmitt, a Republican representing Missouri in the U.S. Senate and former chair of the Republican Attorneys General Association, made several statements on September 18, 2025, regarding alleged investigations into conservative organizations and figures.

In one post, Schmitt listed groups he claimed were targets of a probe: "The targets of the probe included groups like the RNC, America First Policy Institute, and the various arms of the Trump campaign itself. It included the Republican Attorneys General Association—a group that I formerly chaired. And it included TPUSA and TPAction." (September 18, 2025)

He further criticized what he described as the Biden administration's approach to political opposition: "The Biden administration and left-wing allies spent four years treating the conservative half of the country not as political opponents, but domestic enemies—not legitimate political actors, but dangerous extremists. And now they're calling for 'unity'?" (September 18, 2025)

Schmitt also highlighted Charlie Kirk's role in conservative youth activism: "Charlie Kirk built the most effective youth movement on the Right in American history. That's why the Left hated him. It's why the media attacked and smeared him. And it's why the Biden administration was investigating him." (September 18, 2025)

These comments come amid ongoing national debates about political polarization and government scrutiny of advocacy groups. The Republican National Committee (RNC), America First Policy Institute, Turning Point USA (TPUSA), and related organizations have been prominent players in recent election cycles and policy discussions.

Charlie Kirk is known as a founder of Turning Point USA, which has played a significant role in mobilizing young conservatives across college campuses nationwide.

Senator Schmitt’s remarks reflect broader concerns among some conservatives about perceived bias or targeting by federal agencies under Democratic administrations.