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The war is over in a land where the war is never over

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Steve Schmidt @thewarningses.bsky.social · 10h

“The news coverage of this moment isn’t about what is happening in the world or about the infinite complexities of the moment. Billionaires are competing to flatter Trump on their media platforms to benefit their corporations in the backroom.”

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Marc Benioff, the billionaire CEO of Salesforce, and owner of Time, like Jeff Bezos and Larry Ellison, is a media hobbyist.

The Growing Decay of Trump's America | A Conversation with Ryan Lizza

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Steve Schmidt @thewarningses.bsky.social · 11h

Trump has been president for less than a year but his "leadership" has already had a negative impact on America. I sit down with @ryanlizza.bsky.social to talk troops in Chicago, the failing economy and the long-term effects of the Trump regime.

Watch here: youtu.be/K0atF3iMiB4

JD Vance EMBARRASSED On Live TV

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Steve Schmidt @thewarningses.bsky.social · 1d

While most MAGA goons get the chance to spew their lies on the airwaves, JD Vance's appearance on ABC was a different story. I react to Vance's ill-fated interview and the potential repercussions from the White House.

Watch here: youtu.be/vVjSVlmYtq0

Quiet should never be mistaken for peace again

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Steve Schmidt @thewarningses.bsky.social · 1d

“Peace is a difficult business when there is so much hatred and violence beneath the rubble.”

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PLUS: Schedule of Substack Live conversations this week

Trump's Portland War Zone Doesn't Exist

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Steve Schmidt @thewarningses.bsky.social · 4d

As Trump continues to deploy National Guard troops in Portland, his goons on TV spread more and more ridiculous lies about what's really going on. I react to the ongoing conflict in Portland and the lies being spread by the media.

Watch here: youtu.be/zDDozz8nQZ0

Sometimes there are phrases that cut through the noise and clarify a moment with perfect precision:

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Steve Schmidt @thewarningses.bsky.social · 4d

“There is too much happening to report on everything happening, so the news is really a report on what is happening that matters the most…Sometimes, what matters the most can be the thing that affects the fewest number of people.”

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The news of the day

REACTION: New York AG Letitia James Indicted | A Conversation with @jimacosta

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Steve Schmidt @thewarningses.bsky.social · 4d

On the heels of James Comey's indictment, Trump and his regime have turned their sights on NY AG Letitia James. I sit down with @jimacosta.bsky.social to discuss the James indictment and MAGA's ongoing mission to prosecute their enemies.

Watch here: youtu.be/EKwUIz1Sc_s

PLUS: I'll be joining today's edition of "The Jim Acosta Show" at 4:20 pm

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Steve Schmidt @thewarningses.bsky.social · 5d

“The price of political failure has been the arrival of the most immense constitutional crisis since the American Civil War where masked men have license to shoot a priest in the head with a pepper ball — simply for praying.”

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Character counts

Trump Is Starting A War on American Soil

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Steve Schmidt @thewarningses.bsky.social · 5d

After National Guard troops were deployed to American cities, the Trump regime has done everything they can to paint those cities as war zones. I break down Trump's comments on Portland and Chicago and explain why a resistance must be formed.

Watch here: youtu.be/g9QMx6s6iyM

Will Trump Pardon Ghislaine Maxwell or Diddy? | A Conversation with @TaraPalmeri

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Steve Schmidt @thewarningses.bsky.social · 5d

Donald Trump has always protected powerful people so it shouldn't be a surprise that pardons for criminals like Diddy and Ghislaine Maxwell are being discussed. I sit down with Tara Palmeri to discuss Trump's pardon plans and his history of protecting abusers.

Watch here: youtu.be/NotB8wdUE8A

Pam Bondi's Corruption Put On Display At Senate Hearing

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Save America Movement @saveamericamvmt.bsky.social · 6d

ICE raids Home Depot in San Pedro, CA. Operation Liberty is on the ground, bearing witness.

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Save America Movement @saveamericamvmt.bsky.social · 6d

The patriots of every generation are watching. They fought for freedom, now it's our turn to defend it.

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Save America Movement @saveamericamvmt.bsky.social · 6d

Trump is calling for Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to be arrested

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Steve Schmidt @thewarningses.bsky.social · 6d

During her Senate Oversight Hearing, Attorney General Pam Bondi showed she will say whatever she needs to enact Trump's policies. I break down Bondi's hearing and what it reveals about Trump's true goals.

Watch here: youtu.be/jTzDtkhNeXs

Why Trump's Military Speeches Are An Embarrassment | A Conversation with Lucian K. Truscott IV

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Steve Schmidt @thewarningses.bsky.social · 6d

Trump and Pete Hegseth spoke to America's military generals last week, proving their mission to take over our armed forces. I sit down with Lucian K. Truscott IV to discuss the Quantico meeting and the Trump regime's lack of military respect.

Watch here: youtu.be/yArPIKn8WVs

CBS Becoming Another Arm of MAGA Propaganda

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Steve Schmidt @thewarningses.bsky.social · 7d

No Kings Day is less than two weeks away. Order new merch today!!

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Steve Schmidt @thewarningses.bsky.social · 7d

After the announcement that the Free Press was bought by CBS, it's become clear the legacy media giant is fully under Donald Trump's control. I react to the hiring of Bari Weiss at CBS News and the loss of trust in American media.

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Agitation wrapped in a ‘MAGA light’ wrapper

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Steve Schmidt @thewarningses.bsky.social · 7d

“Bari Weiss ran a news organization, and missed the biggest story in American history: the collapse of the American republic.”

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PLUS: An update on The Save America Movement's efforts

Trump Using Force To Take Over American Cities | A Conversation with Ryan Lizza

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Steve Schmidt @thewarningses.bsky.social · 7d

Over the weekend, Trump deployed National Guard troops to American cities like Portland and Chicago. I sit down with Ryan Lizza to discuss troops patrolling American streets and how we can fight back against Trump's tyranny.

Watch here: youtu.be/HSHO5x-wX_8

How Ukraine Is Winning The War Against Russia | A Conversation with Ken Harbaugh

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Steve Schmidt @thewarningses.bsky.social · 8d

All who dissent against Trumpian obscenities will be labeled “terrorists.”

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Steve Schmidt @thewarningses.bsky.social · 8d

While Trump claims he's ended all wars, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine is still ongoing and costing thousands of lives. I sit down with Ken Harbaugh from the front lines of Ukraine and explains how the concept of warfare has evolved.

Watch here: youtu.be/YmtB6-qO3ug

Trump Begins Military Takeover of America

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Steve Schmidt @thewarningses.bsky.social · 8d

Trump and his regime have spent the last few weeks amassing military support and have now used that support to deploy on American streets. I react to the deployment of troops in Chicago and Portland and explain why a war has begun on our own soil.

Watch here: youtu.be/JBi-lVN7SFg

I reject American fascism

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Steve Schmidt @thewarningses.bsky.social · 8d

“It seems all and any who dissent against the obscenities at hand are now to be labeled “terrorists” by the Trump regime.”

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PLUS: Join Ryan Lizza and me for our weekly chat NOW!