In a fiery rebuke, Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO) declares the Democratic Party has been “captured” by far-left ideologues, warning of deep fractures and policy paralysis. Appearing on Hannity, Schmitt points to the government shutdown chaos and progressive demands as proof that moderates have lost control. From stalled funding bills to radical health care standoffs, he argues the party is no longer led by pragmatists—but by activists. This episode dives into Schmitt’s claims, the political fallout, and what it means for bipartisan governance in an era of ideological warfare.