‘Globalist Left’: GOP Senator Proposes Way To Stand Up To Europeans ‘Who Limit Free Speech’

Republican Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt criticized European governments on Fox Business Thursday for their approach to censorship and free speech rights.

European Union (EU) regulators are planning major penalties against Elon Musk‘s platform X for allegedly violating laws against illicit content and disinformation. During an appearance on “The Bottom Line,” Schmitt weighed in on the matter.

“To deliver a message to our European allies, you need to start providing for your own defense and leading and living up to the values you purport all the time and stop lecturing America,” Schmitt said.

The host asked Schmitt to comment on the EU’s plan to fine Musk for allegedly resisting censorship. The senator did not mince words.

“It’s ridiculous. And I think this is part and parcel. They’re also arresting people in countries like the U.K. and in Germany for people protesting peacefully outside of abortion clinics or saying something disparaging about a politician,” Schmitt said.

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Schmitt said he’s frustrated with European leaders who expect American support for Ukraine.

“So it’s really hard for me to listen to these European leaders lecture us about why we need to send troops or money to defend Ukraine’s borders, right, when they say this is all about Western democracy and the United States standing up for democracy when our European allies don’t actually believe in those things anymore, evidently, like they’re unwilling to protect the free speech rights of their citizens,” Schmitt said.