Senator Eric Schmitt on DOJ, Epstein List, and Economic Policy

Scrutiny of the DOJ and Epstein Case

• ⚖️ Senator Eric Schmitt, drawing on his background as a prosecutor, expresses a need to see all evidence before making judgments on the DOJ's findings regarding Jeffrey Epstein's death and the alleged "Epstein list."
• 🧐 While acknowledging the suspicious nature of Epstein's apparent suicide, he notes that individuals like Pam Bondi, Cash Patel, and Dan Bongino, who view the world similarly to himself, are reviewing the case.
• ❓ Schmitt emphasizes that without full access to evidence and witness statements, it's difficult to definitively conclude the investigation's findings.

The "Big Beautiful Bill" and Economic Policy

• 📈 Schmitt credits Senator Thune and JD Vance for navigating the reconciliation bill through Congress, highlighting the procedural hurdles and the eventual coalition that passed it.
• 💰 He points to a CBO scoring of $500 billion in savings over 10 years, while also noting the limitations of CBO scoring and the potential for dynamic scoring and growth.
• 🇺🇸 The bill is framed as front-loading border security and defense spending, aiming to reduce Democratic leverage for future spending increases.
• 🗣️ Schmitt criticizes the CBO's past predictions, particularly regarding Trump's policies, and expresses confidence that the current bill will lead to deficit reduction and economic growth.

Medicaid, Spending, and Recissions

• 📉 The reconciliation package aims to reduce mandatory spending by addressing healthcare for illegal immigrants and able-bodied adults who choose not to work.
• 🏥 Schmitt clarifies that the bill does not cut Medicaid but rather aims to