Columbia News

Senator Eric Schmitt, a U.S. Senator from Missouri, recently used his social media platform to comment on current political issues and legislative initiatives.

On October 20, 2025, Schmitt wrote, "Democrats are willing to bring the country to a standstill because they want to give illegal immigrants free healthcare."

The following day, Schmitt posted about a meeting at the White House with fellow Senate Republicans. On October 21, 2025, he stated, "At the White House with my Senate Republican colleagues. We're one team fighting to save America. 1600 Pennsylvania Ave"

Later that day, Schmitt referenced a specific incident involving law enforcement and a non-citizen, while highlighting a legislative effort. On October 21, 2025, he posted, '"The illegal alien weaponized his vehicle and began ramming the law enforcement vehicle in an attempt to flee." I recently introduced a bill to double the maximum federal penalty for assaulting or impeding a federal immigration agent. It's time to sign that bill into law.'

Schmitt has previously taken strong stances on immigration policy and border security, advocating for increased penalties for crimes against federal immigration officers and voicing opposition to proposals for expanding government-funded healthcare to undocumented immigrants. These positions align with ongoing debates in Congress over border security funding and healthcare access for non-citizens.