The Warning with Steve Schmidt

Callie Barr was born and raised in Northern Michigan. Now, she's running for Congress to represent the state's 1st District. The incumbent, Jack Bergman, is a Trump-endorsed retired Marine who tried to overturn the 2020 election. As a military wife who knows the sacrifices American armed forces make to defend democracy, that doesn't sit well with Callie. "When you see a confederate flag in our nat...

The Fox News Anchors are worked up and angry at one of their "MAGA princesses." It's because South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem wrote a book and admitted to shooting her 14 month old puppy. But is that where their moral line should be drawn? Where was the outrage during the Trump presidency and the erosion of democracy? What about attacking the Capitol building or trying to overturn an election? What a...

This is an analysis of how a lying politician unravels on live TV. South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem appeared on Fox Business to promote her new book. The book was an effort to sell herself to the American people, in the hopes of becoming Trump's choice for Vice President. But the anchor wanted to focus on one anecdote: why she shot a puppy. Steve Schmidt analyzes this interview and explains how p...

These are the best Republicans Donald Trump has to choose from for a running mate? The puppy killer and political liar from South Dakota, Gov. Kristi Noem, won't take responsibility for lying in her new book. And Senator Tim Scott is pissing on the grave of the Unknown Soldier by denying a free and fair election. On this VE Day, we call out the threats to America in an effort to preserve democracy...

Steve Schmidt speaks with political strategist Mathew Littman. Littman, who serves as a senior advisor for Brady United Against Gun Violence as well as the Biden-Harris Campaign, offered some key insights into what Americans should be making of the 2024 election. Steve and Mathew also discuss protests rocking college campuses and how both sides of the aisle can come together for sensible changes t...

Trump's Vice Presidential hopefuls, Governor Kristi Noem, Senator Tim Scott, and Senator Marco Rubio made their rounds to the Sunday morning political shows this week. Their interviews were riddled with lies, evasive non-answers, and ridiculous hypotheticals. Steve Schmidt tears apart their appearances and explains how they were speaking to an audience of one: the "Liar-in-Chief," the former Presi...

The protests on college campuses are a political disaster. The rhetoric around it will serve as "rocket fuel" for the Trump Campaign heading into November. Steve Schmidt explains why extremism on both sides - and the elimination of a centrist America - will lead Trump to victory. *** To become a The Warning Premium Member and listen to the show 48 hours early with access to premium content visit:...

At elite universities across America, protestors are disrupting campus life and classes as they demonstrate against Israel. But many of these students, like "Keffiyeh Karen" are misguided, petulant, and silly. And if the protests and standoffs continue into the fall, it will be a huge factor in the election. Steve Schmidt explains why these protests are a "political disaster" that must be faced he...

What would America look like under Trump if he took the White House for a second time? Steve Schmidt speaks with Steven Beschloss, journalist and author of the America, America substack. They agree that "retribution" will be a focus for Trump during a second term. Steve and Steven also discuss the fall of Rudy Giuliani, how congress is still operating under the influence of Trump, and what affect...

Time Magazine published its new cover story based off of interviews with Donald Trump. In it, the former president explains what an America under a second term of Trump would look like. Steve Schmidt calls the plan "chilling" and a "recipe for dictatorship." *** To become a The Warning Premium Member and listen to the show 48 hours early with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.sup...

Why is Bishop Robert Barron, a Catholic prelate with a huge social media presence, targeting an investigative journalist? Steve Schmidt explains the strange story of why His Excellency is bearing false witness against Heidi Przybyla after she spoke out against Christian Nationalism. Steve Schmidt warns this is demagogic attack and makes an important point: "Politicians with clerical collars have h...

Steve Schmidt and BAD FAITH director Stephen Ujlaki join Scripps News to discuss a new documentary about the rise of Christian Nationalism in the United States. This vital and timely documentary tells the disturbing story of the rise of Christian Nationalism in the US and how some are perverting religion to achieve their political goals. Steve Schmidt explains that this dangerous political movemen...

This week, Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows and other Trump allies were indicted by an Arizona grand jury for 2020 election interference. Steve Schmidt explains why this dramatic fraud and corruption must be voted against in the 2024 election. *** To become a The Warning Premium Member and listen to the show 48 hours early with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/ Subscrib...

This week, the former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker testified in Trump's criminal trial. He said that he fabricated stories, including one about Ted Cruz's family, that Trump used on the campaign trail. Steve Schmidt explains that the media lying at the behest of Trump is old news. He explains how he was at the center of a smear campaign to ruin his credibility by linking him to the for...

Steve Schmidt speaks about how the criminal trial against Donald Trump is taking a toll on the former president. He sits down with Narativ’s Zev Shalev and says that the proceedings will “shrink him to nothingness.” *** To become a The Warning Premium Member and listen to the show 48 hours early with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/ Subscribe for more and follow m...

This weekend, the House passed an aid package including $60 billion dollars that will go to Ukraine. Steve Schmidt explains why this is necessary not just to help Kyiv, but for America to ward off World War III. And despite the GOP extremists, House Speaker Mike Johnson formed a coalition and moved along this important legislation. *** To become a The Warning Premium Member and listen to the show...

Steve Schmidt speaks with Michael LaRosa, a political advisor who previously served as the Press Secretary for First Lady Jill Biden and was a special advisor to President Joe Biden. He speaks candidly about the love story of the President and his wife, how faith is a centerpiece of their life, and how they balance nightly dinner with reading briefing books. Steve and Michael also discuss the stra...

The Trump campaign sent a letter to other GOP candidates across America: If you want to use President Donald Trump's name, you should pay up. This strategy is not unlike how John Gotti and mob bosses receive kick backs from people beneath them. But in American politics, this could lead to Russian-style oligarchy and straight-up corruption. Steve Schmidt explains the latest grift of campaign gangst...

Donald Trump is forced to take part in his criminal trial daily. Tied to the courtroom, Trump is sleepy, worried, and naked. He is unmasked, just like the Wizard of Oz. Without his rallies and propaganda trumpets, he is stripped bare of his bully exterior. This is a huge moment of opportunity for one person: Joe Biden. His campaign must pounce on this moment and strike hard. *** To become a The Wa...

Former President Donald Trump gave a bizarre (and false) retelling of the Battle of Gettysburg at a rally over the weekend. Steve Schmidt explains why this would be a totally different media story if Biden had said those exact words... and why it should be a warning not to vote for Trump come November. *** To become a The Warning Premium Member and listen to the show 48 hours early with access to...

For the first time in American history, a former president will be facing a criminal trial. Steve Schmidt explains the responsibility of the jury, made of up Donald Trump's peers. He says that there should be no rooting for political outcomes, but rather upholding of the law. "The criminal trial is not a proxy for an election," Steve explains. "This is a moment where Donald Trump's fiercest critic...

Trump & MAGA Republicans grand strategy has now backfired and they should expect a "tsunami" of voters turning out this November. That's Steve Schmidt's big miss of the week. Find out why a state dinner hosted by President Biden is the hit of the week. *** To become a The Warning Premium Member and listen to the show 48 hours early with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast...

Two top Republicans, US House intelligence committee Chair Mike Turner and Foreign Affairs committee Chair Michael McCaul, have said that Russian propaganda has "infected" their party. They said that their colleagues are repeating Kremlin messaging on the Capitol floor. Steve Schmidt reacts to this news and explains how these lies have gone unchecked and why it is a threat to American democracy. *...

This week, Arizona's Supreme Court upheld an 1864 law that bans abortion across the state. Women there and across the country can thank Donald Trump for putting religious extremists on the bench of the Supreme Court, leading to the overturning of Roe v. Wade, and the eroding of abortion rights. But it's not just Arizona facing this issue; other 19th century laws are being reinstated across the cou...

Steve Schmidt reacts to reports that Donald Trump wants Ukraine to give up regions to Russia to end the war. He explains why this is harmful for democracy everywhere and why Trump venerates Russian dictator Vladimir Putin so much. Plus, Steve reacts to Trump's inflammatory comments about immigrants again! *** To become a The Warning Premium Member and listen to the show 48 hours early with access...