Senator Eric Schmitt joins to discuss his new book 'The Last Line of Defense: How to Beat the Left in Court' and his concerns about the trajectory of American democracy. The conversation centers on how Congress has abdicated its constitutional responsibilities to the judicial branch, allowing unelected judges to effectively legislate policy rather than interpret law. Schmitt explains that this power imbalance has created an opening for activist judges to reshape American society without democratic input.
A major focus is the alleged collusion between the Biden White House and social media companies to censor conservative speech. Schmitt details how government officials coordinated with platforms like Facebook and Twitter to suppress content and viewpoints, representing a direct assault on First Amendment freedoms. This coordination between federal power and private companies created an unprecedented surveillance and censorship apparatus targeting American citizens.
The episode explores several investigative topics including questions about U.S. funding of COVID-19 research in China through gain-of-function studies. Schmitt raises critical questions about whether American tax dollars inadvertently funded the creation of the virus that killed millions worldwide. Additionally, the discussion addresses America's dangerous dependence on China for pharmaceutical manufacturing, creating vulnerabilities in national security and public health.
Schmitt criticizes the DOJ and FBI for becoming politicized institutions that pursue selective justice. Rather than serving as impartial law enforcement agencies, these organizations allegedly target political enemies while protecting favored groups. The conversation questions why prominent figures haven't faced prosecution despite apparent evidence of wrongdoing.
The Epstein files receive significant attention, with discussion of what the unsealed documents reveal about powerful individuals and systemic corruption. Schmitt suggests the case exposes how elites operate with different rules than ordinary Americans.
Toward the end, Schmitt discusses how corrupt politicians and a compromised institutional establishment are radicalizing young voters through perceived injustice and hypocrisy. When young people witness different legal standards applied based on political affiliation, they lose faith in the system. Schmitt also shares personal reflections on how his faith has been strengthened through political struggles and his initial experiences in the Senate.
“Politicized judges are the real threat to American democracy”
“Congress gave away all their power to the courts, and now unelected judges are making policy”
“The Biden White House directly coordinated with social media companies to censor Americans”
“We need to understand that the establishment isn't serving the American people anymore”
“Young voters are being radicalized because they see different justice standards applied based on politics”
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