Senator Eric Schmitt on Government Censorship and Judicial Bias

Allegations of Government Censorship

• 🏛️ Senator Eric Schmitt alleges that the Biden administration weaponized government agencies to censor Americans through social media platforms.
• 📧 Discovery in the Missouri versus Biden lawsuit revealed secret portals used by government officials to coerce social media companies into removing content.
• 🚫 This censorship effort began early in the administration and targeted individuals and topics, circumventing First Amendment protections by outsourcing censorship to private companies.

Judicial System and "Rogue Judges"

• ⚖️ While not all judges ruling against administrations are "rogue," Schmitt points to instances where judges allegedly introduce political bias and issue "out-of-bounds decisions."
• 📈 Cases that initially frustrate an administration can be overturned on appeal, with the Trump administration ultimately finding success in many of its legal challenges.
• 📢 Chief Justice Roberts' concerns about rhetoric denouncing the federal bench are contrasted with perceived one-sided reviews of actions taken by Democrats and the weaponization of the FBI and Justice Department.

Accountability and "Lawfare"

• 🔍 Schmitt discusses the concept of "lawfare" and the weaponization of the judicial system by Democrats.
• 📰 He believes there should be accountability for actions like the "Russia hoax," suggesting a potential path for prosecution based on an ongoing conspiracy.
• 🏢 The FBI and other agencies like CISA are accused of censoring political speech they disagree with, highlighting a need for transparency and accountability to restore trust.

FBI and Institutional Reform

• 🚨 Schmitt notes that his successor as Missouri Attorney General, Andrew Bailey, was tapped for a role in the FBI to assist with reform and house cleaning.
• ⚠️ Concerns are raised about past FBI actions, including investigating parents at school board meetings and spying on traditional Catholics.
• 📄 Regarding the Epstein files, Schmitt calls for greater transparency from the administration.

Russia Sanctions and Diplomacy

• 🇷🇺 Senator Schmitt disagrees with holding back on sanctions against Russia, preferring to follow the president's lead.
• 🤝 He believes President Trump is uniquely positioned to bring Russia and Ukraine to the negotiating table, emphasizing the importance of diplomacy and the peace process.