Episode 885: Senator Eric Schmitt on The Last Line of Defense”

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🗓️ 31 August 2025

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Newt talks with Senator Eric Schmitt, a sixth-generation Missourian and current U.S. Senator, about his new book, ""The Last Line of Defense: How to Beat the Left in Court.” They discuss Schmitt's legal battles against the Biden administration's policies. As Missouri's Attorney General, Schmitt led significant court cases against mask mandates, student debt forgiveness, Second Amendment restrictions, and more. Their discussion highlights Schmitt's recent announcement of a historic FBI investment to combat violent crime in St. Louis, emphasizing the need for a strong law enforcement presence. Schmitt shares his personal journey into politics, inspired by his son's medical challenges, and his commitment to defending the rule of law. Their conversation also touches on Schmitt's early endorsement of Donald Trump for the presidency, reflecting his belief in Trump's leadership and impact on American politics.

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0:00.0	This is an I-Heart podcast.
0:08.8	On this episode of NUtsworld, when the Biden administration took office in January 2021,
0:14.8	Eric Schmidt had been Attorney General for the state of Missouri for two years
0:18.5	and had been focused on tackling violent crime.
0:22.2	As soon as he began to see the outrageous excesses of the Biden administration, he and his team
0:27.7	snapped into action, waging war on the Biden regime's stunning attempts at government overreach,
0:34.3	winning some of the most important fights in modern American history, and helping
0:38.4	set the stage for a return to common sense in government.
0:42.3	Now, in his new book, The Last Line of Defense, Senator Schmidt takes us behind the scenes
0:49.6	of those battles for the first time and describes how conservatives can keep winning in court and beyond.
0:55.7	Some of his biggest court battles were against mask mandates, student debt forgiveness,
1:01.3	restrictions on Second Amendment rights, woke ideology in our schools, open borders,
1:07.0	attacks on free speech, and the weaponization of government agencies.
1:11.6	I am really pleased to welcome my guest, Senator Eric Schmidt.
1:16.1	He is a sixth-generation Missourian, currently represents the people of Missouri in the United States Senate,
1:21.9	and he previously served as his state's Attorney General.
1:36.1	Thank you. served as his state's attorney general. Eric, welcome and thank you for joining me on Newt's World.
1:39.6	Newt, it is great to be back with you.
1:40.9	I was on four years ago when we sued China, and a lot has happened in those four years. So it's great to you back with you.
1:47.8	It's hard to believe how much has gone on in the last four years, isn't it?
1:52.8	Yes. The world's turned over a few times.
1:55.0	Before we start discussing your book, I understand you just recently announced a historic FBI investment to combat
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