Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) has delivered a blistering and fact-based rebuttal to the liberal media’s persistent and dishonest “both sides” narrative regarding political violence. In a powerful hearing exchange, he systematically dismantled the preferred gaslighting tactic of the left, which seeks to morally equivocate while ignoring the overwhelming evidence of violence stemming from its own ideological adherents. For years, the loudest voices in the Democratic Party and their media allies have relentlessly smeared conservatives, branding them as “extremists,” “MAGA Republicans,” “fascists,” and “Nazis,” all while turning a blind eye to the very real violence perpetrated by left-wing actors.
Schmitt, armed with a comprehensive list of incidents, turned the tables on this false narrative. He directly engaged with FBI Director Kash Patel, forcing a moment of accountability that the mainstream press consistently avoids. “We’ve heard years, years of the left, their loudest voice is calling anyone on the right extremist, extremist, mega Republicans, fascists, Nazis, an existential threat to democracy,” Schmitt stated, capturing the exhausting and divisive rhetoric that has been used to demonize half the country. His command, “Check yourself. Don’t give me this both sides bullshit,” was a direct challenge to the empty talking points parroted by left-wing pundits.
The senator then proceeded to enter a devastating record into the public consciousness, citing a long and tragic list of attacks. He began with the horrific Congressional baseball practice shooting, where a left-wing gunman nearly assassinated House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and other Republican members of Congress. He referenced the widespread destruction and violence of the 2020 “Summer of Love” riots, which saw cities across America burned and looted under the banner of left-wing causes. The list continued, each entry a stark counterpoint to the media’s manufactured hysteria about right-wing extremism.
One by one, the receipts were presented: the Waukesha Christmas Parade massacre, the attempted stabbing of Congressman Lee Zeldin, the Covenant School shooting in Nashville, and the two separate assassination attempts on President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, and at Trump International West Palm Beach. The violence extended beyond politicians to everyday citizens and institutions: the shooting at Abundant Life Christian School, the murder of a United Care CEO, the firebombing of Tesla facilities, attacks on ICE facilities, a shooting at a Minnesota Catholic school, an anti-white stabbing in Charlotte, and a firebombing attempt on a Utah news outlet.
“Now, of course, the culmination of this vile trend—a left-wing assassination attempt,” Schmitt declared, highlighting the ultimate expression of this political hatred aimed at the rightful leader of this nation, President Donald Trump. His call for honesty is a demand the liberal media refuses to heed. “If we want unity, let’s be honest. Free speech, yes. Political violence, no. But let’s be honest.” This statement underscores the fundamental difference between the robust political discourse encouraged by President Trump and his supporters and the actual, physical violence that has consistently emanated from the left. The path to unity requires this truth, a truth that the current administration under President Trump continues to fight for against a torrent of misinformation.
h/t: Steadfast and Loyal
