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Senator Eric Schmitt Shares Views on National Issues in Series of Social Media Posts

Senator Eric Schmitt, who represents Missouri in the United States Senate, published a series of statements on October 14, 2025, addressing national policy topics and ongoing political debates.

In a post questioning government representation, Schmitt wrote, "Who is 'US?' It's not our troops, working families, senior citizens, or the American people." This statement was made on October 14, 2025.

Later the same day, Schmitt referenced former President Donald Trump’s stance on drug-related crime, stating, "President Trump has been clear, if you are coming to our country with the intent to spread deadly drugs, we will blow you to kingdom come." This comment was posted on October 14, 2025.

In a subsequent post, Schmitt commented on the ongoing federal government shutdown by referring to it as, "Day 14 of the Schumer Shutdown." This post was also made on October 14, 2025.

Senator Schmitt’s remarks come amid a period of heightened debate in Congress over border security, drug enforcement, and budget negotiations. The reference to a “Schumer Shutdown” alludes to a common practice in U.S. politics where opposing parties attribute blame for government funding lapses to each other. As of October 2025, budget impasses have resulted in several notable shutdowns in recent years, often centered around disputes over immigration policy and government spending.

Schmitt, previously Missouri's Attorney General before his election to the U.S. Senate, has consistently positioned himself as an advocate for stricter border enforcement and fiscal conservatism. His social media activity reflects ongoing partisan disagreements over national priorities and legislative action in Washington.