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The Warning with Steve Schmidt

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There is a very significant, “exhausted majority” of Americans looking to move past this rotten moment in American life. They have lost trust and faith in government, business, media and not-for-profit institutions at a moment of technological, cultural and economic upheaval. Fascism did not rise in the 1930s because it was strong, but rather, because democracy was weak. The cycle is repeating itself with a new extremism rising in 2020s America. On the podcast – consistent with the mission of The Warning newsletter offered on Substack and The Warning YouTube channel – I will be joined by inter...

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Jul 10, 2026

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Pardoning Hunter Ruined Joe Biden's Legacy 05.12.2024

While the Democrats and liberal media have spent the last year praising "the rule of law", President Biden's decision to pardon his son has proven they're not any better than MAGA. Steve Schmidt breaks down the Hunter Biden pardon and explains the hypocrisy of the left. Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/th...

Pete Hegseth CANNOT Become Our Secretary of Defense 04.12.2024

With Matt Gaetz withdrawing his nomination for AG, the spotlight is now pointed at Trump's next most unqualified cabinet pick - Pete Hegseth. Steve Schmidt looks at Hegseth's past issues with women and alcohol to explain why Hegseth shouldn't be confirmed. Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bs...

Kash Patel Is Absolutely UNQUALIFIED To Be FBI Director 03.12.2024

Donald Trump has made some ridiculous nominations for his cabinet but Kash Patel as FBI Director could be the worst of them all. Steve Schmidt breaks down how Patel is so unfit for this role and explains why he can't be confirmed by the Senate. Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.social Fa...

Fear & Appeasement Will Not Stop Trump 02.12.2024

As Trump's inauguration gets closer, Democrats and members of the media have made it clear they're scared of getting caught in Trump's crosshairs. Steve Schmidt breaks down Joe Scarborough, Justin Trudeau and other Democratic leaders who are capitulating to Donald Trump. Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/t...

How To Survive Trump 2.0 | A Conversation with David Pakman 01.12.2024

As we all brace for a second Trump term, there are lots of important questions to be answered on how we can keep American ideals alive. Steve Schmidt joins "The David Pakman Show" to talk election aftermath and what we can do as a country going forward. Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky....

McCain, Musk & MSNBC | The Schmidt Storm 30.11.2024

In the latest edition of "The Schmidt Storm", Steve answers your questions on the future of the White House Press Room, the fate of MSNBC and what John McCain would think of all of it. Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/ TikTok: ht...

Previewing Donald Trump's Return To The White House | A Conversation with Katie Couric 29.11.2024

With Trump's second term on the horizon, the American people are curious as to how things will change in the country and around the world. Steve Schmidt joins "Next Question with Katie Couric" to discuss Trump's cabinet picks and what happens after he's sworn in. Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarnin...

Donald Trump WILL NOT Be America's First King 27.11.2024

With less than 2 months to go before Donald Trump is sworn in, there's lots of speculation about which of Trump's oft-repeated policies will actually go into effect. Steve Schmidt looks to America's past and explains why having a "national purpose" is so necessary in this moment. Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Bluesky: https://bsky.app/...

Donald Trump Is What America Voted For 26.11.2024

With less than 2 months until Donald Trump is sworn in, the country is starting to see exactly what they voted for. Steve Schmidt breaks down Trump's biggest "Day One" plans and explains the consequences of tariffs and mass deportations. Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.social Facebook:...

Donald Trump's Choices Must Be Stopped 25.11.2024

MAGA is feeling flush and powerful. It may not seem like it, but politically, they are already past apogee. The falling has already begun. There should be a single goal ahead. Take back the House, and win at least one Senate seat. The Warning with Steve Schmidt breaks it down. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Morning Joe" Mika Just Keeps Making It Worse 23.11.2024

If the "Morning Joe" meeting with Trump wasn't already poorly received, the explanations coming from Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski certainly aren't helping the situation. Steve Schmidt breaks down Mika's recent podcast interview and explains why their reasoning isn't enough. Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Bluesky: https://bsky.app...

Donald Trump's Attorney General Picks Are Astoundingly Awful 22.11.2024

With Matt Gaetz stepping down from the Attorney General nomination, Donald Trump has picked Pam Bondi as his replacement. Steve Schmidt breaks down the Bondi pick as well as highlighting why Pete Hegseth is now the most unfit nomination. Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.social Facebook:...

Fear of Donald Trump Has DESTROYED American Media 21.11.2024

As the fallout from Joe and Mika's Mar-a-Lago meeting continues, the American media has to do a lot of work to regain the trust of this country. Steve Schmidt looks at the current news landscape and highlights the journalists who can help rebuild the media's credibility. Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveS...

Nancy Mace and Markwayne Mullin Are The Definition of Hypocrisy 20.11.2024

The MAGA movement has a hypocrisy problem and it's more widespread than we could ever imagine. Steve Schmidt examines recent comments from MAGA Republicans and reveals the duplicity of everything they say and do. Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveSchmidtSES Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSE...

Joe Scarborough & Mika Brzezinski's Meet With Trump at Mar-a-Lago 19.11.2024

Yesterday on MSNBC, "Morning Joe" co-hosts Joe Scarborough & Mika Brzezinski revealed they met with Donald Trump in an attempt to "reset" their communications. Steve Schmidt explains why this was a cowardly act and breaks down the hypocrisy of bending the knee to Donald Trump. Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Twitter: https://twitter.com/...

Trump's Loyalist Cabinet MUST Be Stopped 18.11.2024

As the country reacts in shock to Trump's various cabinet appointments, we must stay focused and work to make sure the worst of them don't get confirmed by the Senate. Steve Schmidt breaks down why most of these picks are unfit to serve and how they can be stopped. Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveSchmidt...

Will Trump's Cabinet Picks Be Confirmed? | A Conversation with Chris Cillizza 17.11.2024

Trump's administration is being filled out with conspiracy theorists and whack jobs but will any of them be confirmed by the Senate? Steve Schmidt sits down with Chris Cillizza to break down each pick and predict if they'll actually be confirmed. Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveSchmidtSES Facebook: https...

Trump's Cabinet is "A Carnival Of Stupidity" 15.11.2024

As Donald Trump fills his administration with conspiracy theorists and whack jobs, the American people will suffer at the hands of their policy decisions. Steve Schmidt breaks down the craziest of the crazies in Trump's cabinet and shares why they're all unfit to serve. Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveSc...

REACTION: RFK Jr. Announced As Trump's Pick for HHS Secretary 15.11.2024

Donald Trump officially announced Robert F Kennedy Jr. as his choice to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Steve Schmidt reacts to the pick and explains why this appointment and all the others are going to hurt our country. Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveSchmidtSES Facebook: https://www.f...

Why The Nominations of Gabbard & Gaetz Are An Abomination 14.11.2024

Just when you thought his cabinet picks couldn't get any worse, Donald Trump announced yesterday Tulsi Gabbard and Matt Gaetz as nominees for key positions in his administration. Steve Schmidt reacts to the latest appointments and shares why the cabinet picks as a whole are an awful sign of things to come. Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe...

Trump's Latest Appointments Are RIDICULOUS 13.11.2024

With a new appointee being named each day, Donald Trump is making clear what type of people he wants to surround himself with. Steve Schmidt looks at the most recent picks for Trump's administration and explains why it spells doom for our country. Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveSchmidtSES Facebook: http...

REACTION: Trump Picks Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary 12.11.2024

Donald Trump is starting to choose members for his administration and has announced South Dakota Governor and admitted dog killer Kristi Noem as his Homeland Security secretary. Steve Schmidt reacts to the announcement and looks at all the other appointments Trump is likely to make. Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Twitter: https://twitte...

The Trump Era is Starting 11.11.2024

Less than a week after becoming president-elect, Donald Trump has already begun to fulfill his most fascistic campaign promises. Steve Schmidt breaks down Trump's early actions before he's even been sworn in. Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveSchmidtSES Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/ T...

Kamala, Chaos and the Democratic Party | The Schmidt Storm 09.11.2024

In the latest edition of "The Schmidt Storm", Steve Schmidt answers all your burning questions in a post-election world discussing the faults of the Harris campaign, potential new leaders in Democratic party and what a potential third party might look like. Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveSchmidtSES Face...

How Donald Trump Won The Presidency 08.11.2024

Donald Trump will become our 47th President but the question on everyone's minds is simple - how did this happen? Steve Schmidt breaks down the mistakes made by the Harris campaign and looks at what the Democratic party needs to do going forward. Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveSchmidtSES Facebook: https...

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