How outlets cover Eric Schmitt R · MO · SEN · Jul 27 – Jul 28, 2026
Former DOJ Lawyer Says Schmitt and Hawley Helped Provoke Death Threats
Former DOJ lawyer Elizabeth Oyer says Schmitt and Hawley helped provoke death threats after Schmitt questioned her about death-sentence commutations. Coverage centers on her allegation and the senators' responses.
Lead article · ColumbiamissourianFormer DOJ lawyer blames Missouri senators for inciting death threats against herFormer DOJ lawyer Elizabeth Oyer says she received death threats after a Senate Judiciary hearing and blames Sens. Eric Schmitt and Josh Hawley. Schmitt had questioned her about recommendations to commute federal death sentences; the senators defended their questioning.
Left-leaning outlets foreground Oyer's allegation that the senators helped provoke the threats, while including their defenses.
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Raw Story foregrounds Oyer's claim that Schmitt and Hawley were to blame for death threats, while including responses from Schmitt's spokesperson and Hawley.
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