Columbia News

Senator Eric Schmitt, a U.S. Senator from Missouri and former state Attorney General, posted several messages on September 23, 2025, addressing issues ranging from censorship to local economic development.

In a post made at 18:49 UTC, Schmitt reflected on his previous legal actions as Missouri's Attorney General. He stated, "I vividly remember how extreme the left-wing censorship was, just a few short years ago. As AG of Missouri, I led the fight to sue the Biden administration for pressuring tech platforms into censoring conservatives—and took them to the Supreme Court." This comment refers to lawsuits initiated by Schmitt during his tenure as Attorney General, where he challenged federal government communications with social media companies regarding content moderation policies.

In another post published at the same time, Schmitt commented on political strategies related to online speech. He wrote, "See, that's the problem with building an entire political strategy around simply censoring all your opponents: If your censorship regime falters—as it did when Elon bought X—you're completely unprepared to hold your own in a fair fight. We're just better at this than they are." The reference to "Elon" pertains to Elon Musk's acquisition of X (formerly Twitter), which has been associated with changes in platform moderation practices.

Later that day at 22:25 UTC, Schmitt shifted focus to local matters in Missouri. He reported attending a groundbreaking ceremony for WEG’s new facility in Washington, MO. According to his post: "I was honored to attend the groundbreaking of WEG’s newest facility in Washington, MO. This $77 million investment in our community is just the start of bringing manufacturing back to the Show Me State." The announcement highlights ongoing efforts by state officials and private companies to increase manufacturing activity within Missouri.

Schmitt's statements about legal action against federal influence over social media platforms align with national debates concerning free speech and government involvement in online content regulation. His remarks also reflect broader discussions following Elon Musk's purchase of X (Twitter) and subsequent policy shifts on that platform.

WEG's investment represents one example of recent manufacturing expansions aimed at boosting local economies across various U.S. states.