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Steve Schmidt @thewarningses.bsky.social · 1d

“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 · 1d

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 · 1d

“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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 3d

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 · 3d

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 · 3d

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 · 3d

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 · 3d

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

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Steve Schmidt @thewarningses.bsky.social · 4d

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 · 4d

“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 · 4d

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.

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

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Steve Schmidt @thewarningses.bsky.social · 4d

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

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Steve Schmidt @thewarningses.bsky.social · 5d

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 · 5d

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 · 5d

“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!

Hegseth's utter lack of leadership

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Save America Movement @saveamericamvmt.bsky.social · 8d

Meet Russ Vought: Trump's Shutdown Architect.

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Steve Schmidt @thewarningses.bsky.social · 7d

Do you also believe Pete Hegseth and Donald Trump are corrupt? Show your support with a new mug!!

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Steve Schmidt @thewarningses.bsky.social · 7d

“Accountability, humility, competence and integrity are cornerstones of leadership, and Pete Hegseth has none.”

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Writing in The Free Press, Elliot Ackerman, a Marine infantry and special operations officer in Iraq and Afghanistan, and who fought in the second battle of Fallujah, has these devastating observation...

The Democratic leadership of Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries does not understand the nature of the fight in which they are engaged.

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Steve Schmidt @thewarningses.bsky.social · 8d

“What we are witnessing in America is both pathetic and sinister. The US military has been told that it is at war with the nation that it is sworn to defend.”

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A fool's bargain

Trump and MAGA Have Killed The Republican Party | A Conversation with @deanis1212

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Steve Schmidt @thewarningses.bsky.social · 8d

Since the era of Trump and the rise of MAGA, the new age of Republicans are an embarrassment to their predecessors. I sit down with Dean Blundell to talk about the fall of the GOP and the legacy of John McCain.

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Trump Making Corruption and Xenophobia The New American Values

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Steve Schmidt @thewarningses.bsky.social · 9d

With the government shutdown underway, Trump and his goons have been busy spreading propaganda and hate across America. I react to threats from Trump and Stephen Miller and urge Americans to come together to remove MAGA from power.

Watch here: youtu.be/Yd5A2AMe9Fw