Schmitt H-1B program: 'American workers have been left behind by this economy'
Republican Sen. Eric Schmidt of Missouri said American workers are being “left behind in this economy” during a discussion on H-1B work visas on “Fox News Sunday.” The H-1B work visa is an important program for attracting international talent, but it has been criticized as follows: Too complex and easy to exploit. In an interview […]
Eric Schmitt blasts ‘abuse’ of H-1B visa program, says Americans ‘shouldn’t train their foreign replacements’
Sen. Eric Schmidt (R-Missouri) said H1-B visas are being “abused” in the United States and claimed that many American workers are being forced to “train their replacements.” Schmidt made the comments on Fox News Sunday with host Shannon Bream, opposing Elon Musk's move to increase the number of immigrant workers. “I think there are important […]
NBC talking head blanches when Sen. Schmitt rattles off some of the ways the Biden DOJ was weaponized
NBC's Kristen Welker probably regrets trying to corner Missouri Sen. Eric Schmidt (R) on Sunday's “Meet the Press.” Rather than sway Republican senators, Welker is focusing on how President Joe Biden and other Democrats are weaponizing the Justice Department against President-elect Donald Trump and other perceived political opponents. I heard about some of them. Mr. […]
Schmitt: Trump should fire DOJ staff who investigated his cases
Sen. Eric Schmidt (R-Missouri) said Sunday that he believes President-elect Trump should fire the Department of Justice (DOJ) officials who investigated his case. Schmidt appeared on NBC's “Meet the Press” to discuss the Justice Department's administration amid growing concerns that President Trump will use it as a legal authority to go after his enemies as […]
Schmitt says it's a 'slur' to call Gabbard a 'Russian asset'
Sen. Eric Schmidt (R-Missouri) on Sunday called it a “slander.” call ex Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawaii) is a “Russian asset.” “I think so. It's really interesting that people with different political views are now being used as Russian agents. It's just ridiculous,” Schmidt said on “Meet the Press.” He told NBC News' Kristen Welker. […]
Eric Schmitt withdraws from Trump attorney general consideration to remain in Senate
Sen. Eric Schmidt (R-Missouri) announced Monday that he has asked President-elect Trump's transition team to withdraw his name from the list of nominees for attorney general. Schmidt is up for election to the Senate in 2022 and has said he wants to remain in the Senate to represent the interests of Missouri voters. His announcement […]
Eric Schmitt passes on NRSC chair run
Sen. Eric Schmidt (R-Missouri) has abandoned his bid to run the National Republican Senatorial Committee in 2026. Schmidt had emerged in recent weeks as a front-runner to replace Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) at the top of the NRSC, but ultimately abandoned the possibility of taking the role, a senior aide said. revealed. “Senator Schmidt is […]
Phelps, Schmitt plead Congress to crack down on doping ahead of Olympics
Olympic star swimmers Michael Phelps and Allison Schmidt went to Congress to urge lawmakers to crack down on doping ahead of the Olympics. The Olympians, along with Travis Tygart, CEO of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, made their case for why and how the government could sanction the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) for failing to enforce […]
Exclusive — Sen. Eric Schmitt, Republicans Slam Biden Proposal to Include ‘Equity’ in Organ Transplant Program
Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Missouri) and other Republican senators have sent a letter to HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra sounding the alarm about the department’s proposal to allocate organ transplants “fairly” and based on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies, Breitbart News has obtained exclusively. Senators Schmitt, Cindy Hyde Smith (R-MS), Josh Hawley (R-MO), Mike Lee (R-UT) […]
Trump meets with Rubio, Schmitt for policy session ahead of debate
Former President Trump met with Sens. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and Eric Schmitt (R-Missouri) on Thursday to discuss policy and other topics that may come up in the first presidential debate later this month, multiple sources confirmed to The Hill. Trump reportedly held policy discussions with both senators during his visit to Washington, where he met […]