Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) joined Newsmax this week to credit the Trump administration’s aggressive “law and order” stance for the significant nationwide drop in violent crime. Schmitt argued that the administration’s pivot toward federal intervention and unprecedented border enforcement has successfully restored public safety.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Key Takeaways from the Interview:
- The “Trump Effect”: Schmitt stated that the 20% drop in homicides seen over the last year is no accident, but rather the result of “unshackling” federal law enforcement and ending “soft-on-crime” local policies.
- Border Connection: The Senator doubled down on the link between illegal immigration and public safety, claiming that mass deportations have removed “predatory elements” from American communities.
- Federal Muscle: He highlighted the success of surge operations in major metropolitan areas, where the National Guard and federal agents have been deployed to supplement depleted local police forces.
The Statistical Backdrop
While the Senator celebrates these figures as a victory for current policy, the debate in Washington remains split:
- The Administration’s View: The rapid decline in motor vehicle thefts (down 24%) and robberies (down 23%) is proof that the “deterrence model” is working.
- The Opposition’s View: Critics argue the downward trend began prior to 2025 and warn that proposed GOP budget cuts to the FBI and local law enforcement grants could jeopardize these gains.
“We aren’t just talking about safety; we are delivering it,” Schmitt told Newsmax. “The era of looking the other way is over.”
