Staff Reports
Missouri Senator Eric Schmidt made headlines during a recent Senate Judiciary Committee hearing by praising the efforts of Kash Patel and the FBI in refocusing on the real task at hand—fighting violent crime rather than pursuing political vendettas. Schmidt, echoing the concerns of countless Americans, called out the agency’s misplaced priorities of recent years, when bureaucrats spent more time investigating parents at school board meetings than dealing with the surge of crime gripping American cities. There is a refreshing sense of optimism as permanent FBI agents are now being redeployed to places like St. Louis, where communities desperately need the presence of law enforcement to restore order and peace.
Schmidt’s remarks underscore the growing demand for law enforcement to get back to basics: protecting people and property, not targeting political adversaries. Thanks to the redirection of resources advocated by leaders like Patel—backed by President Trump—the FBI is finally getting serious about crime. For the battered neighborhoods of St. Louis, the visible arrival of new federal agents is more than a bureaucratic milestone; it’s a sign that citizens’ cries for security are finally being heard over the din of political maneuvering inside the Beltway.
However, Senator Schmidt also spotlighted a deeply troubling trend: the normalization and even justification of political violence from the radical left. The recent assassination of a political activist is a chilling reminder of how incendiary rhetoric and ideological fanaticism are morphing into real-world dangers. With polls indicating a significant number of liberals see violence as acceptable if it serves political goals, Schmidt was right to demand a national reckoning. Free speech must never be confused with incitement, and the conservative movement’s insistence on law and order is exactly the clarity needed in these turbulent times.
Schmidt’s approach is straightforward—root out and prosecute those who glorify or commit political violence, regardless of ideology. He vowed to press for more answers and accountability within the FBI, especially regarding groups he labeled “left-wing terrorists.” It’s a stance that resonates with Americans who want their elected officials to show courage and consistency when it comes to national security and the safety of local communities.
The call for increased cooperation between federal and local law enforcement isn’t just common sense—it’s long overdue. President Trump’s willingness to consider National Guard deployments to high-crime cities like Memphis should be matched by similar support for places such as St. Louis. Schmidt’s insistence on restoring a law-and-order mindset is a welcome course correction after years of neglect. Ultimately, rebuilding public trust and fostering productive political discourse depends on the government putting the safety of its citizens above politics—a principle that should never go out of style.
