The Michael Knowles Show Ep. 1845 - Democrats Flee From My Senate Testimony
Oct 29, 2025
Senator Eric Schmitt, the U.S. Senator from Missouri and former Attorney General, joins to discuss his testimony on political violence at Capitol Hill. He highlights the troubling rise of left-wing violence and criticizes the lack of Democrat participation during the hearing. Schmitt emphasizes the need for accountability and accurate reporting, and he explores the organizational structure of groups like Antifa. Their conversation also tackles the weaponization of the DOJ, contrasting political reprisals, and the implications of Democrats' hyperbolic rhetoric.
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Democrats Missing From Capitol Hearing
- Michael Knowles recounts testifying on Capitol Hill about political violence and noticing many Democrats absent from the hearing.
- He describes Cory Booker using time to give a speech and then leaving when faced with questioning about a violent endorsement.
Left-Wing Political Violence Underreported
- Knowles argues political violence in the U.S. is chiefly a left-wing problem, citing underreported incidents like BLM and Antifa attacks.
- He claims earlier statistics mischaracterized the problem by excluding left-wing violence.
Assassination Culture And Polling Signals
- Sen. Eric Schmitt frames recent killings as evidence of an 'assassination culture' rising on the left and traces it to decades-old radical movements.
- He cites polling showing higher willingness on the left to justify political violence compared with the right.
