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

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Steve Schmidt @thewarningses.bsky.social · 3h

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.

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CBS Becoming Another Arm of MAGA Propaganda

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Steve Schmidt @thewarningses.bsky.social · 17h

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

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Steve Schmidt @thewarningses.bsky.social · 23h

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 · 1d

“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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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

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Steve Schmidt @thewarningses.bsky.social · 1d

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.

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Trump Begins Military Takeover of America

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Steve Schmidt @thewarningses.bsky.social · 2d

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.

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I reject American fascism

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Steve Schmidt @thewarningses.bsky.social · 2d

“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 · 5d

Meet Russ Vought: Trump's Shutdown Architect.

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Steve Schmidt @thewarningses.bsky.social · 4d

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 · 4d

“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 · 4d

“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 · 5d

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 · 6d

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

Trump Making Corruption and Xenophobia The New American Values

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Steve Schmidt @thewarningses.bsky.social · 6d

While another government shutdown looms, 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

Mike Johnson's Grindr Account REVEALED | A Conversation with @deanis1212

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Steve Schmidt @thewarningses.bsky.social · 6d

While Republicans like Mike Johnson preach religion and christian values, there are persistent rumors their private behavior tell a different story. I sit down with Dean Blundell to talk about Mike Johnson's secret Grindr profile and the hypocrisy of MAGA.

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A rotting and desiccating mess

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Steve Schmidt @thewarningses.bsky.social · 6d

“Public officials have become drunk on their power and arrogance. The higher they sit on the ship of fools the crazier they seem to have gotten — and the more dishonest they become.”

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Hakeem Jeffries has found himself in a position of power and influence in a moment of grave national crisis.

Trump and Hegseth Threaten America's Military

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Steve Schmidt @thewarningses.bsky.social · 6d

The next No Kings rally is October 18. Order your new merch today, and be ready to march!

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Steve Schmidt @thewarningses.bsky.social · 7d

After Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth spoke to America's military leaders, this regime's plans to take control of our military became crystal clear. I react to the speeches at Quantico and explain why it's a dangerous sign of things to come.

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PLUS: Join Dean Blundell and me TODAY at 5 pm ET on Substack Live

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Steve Schmidt @thewarningses.bsky.social · 7d

They are fascists promising peace with war drums beating in their hearts.

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Steve Schmidt @thewarningses.bsky.social · 7d

“Pete Hegseth is a comic book character. He is a made-for-TV silver buffoon, but yesterday he was able to live out his greatest masturbatory fantasy.”

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King of the hill

The Dangers of Trump's "Enemy Within" Rhetoric | A Conversation with Ryan Lizza

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

This would be funny if it wasn’t so dangerous.

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Steve Schmidt @thewarningses.bsky.social · 7d

After Trump spoke to our nation's top generals, he made it a point to refer to Democrats as "radical" and "enemies". I sit down with @ryanlizza.bsky.social to discuss the speech at Quantico and why military leaders need to resist illegal orders.

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