The Warning with Steve Schmidt Chuck Schumer Fails to Fight Back Against Trump...AGAIN
Nov 10, 2025
The recent government shutdown ends, but it highlights Chuck Schumer's lack of leadership as he succumbs to GOP demands. Steve Schmidt passionately critiques Schumer's failure to utilize Senate leverage against Trump and argues this capitulation empowers the MAGA agenda. He calls for a new wave of Democratic leaders to replace what he views as ineffective incumbents. Schmidt specifically targets certain senators, labeling Schumer a political liability for the Democratic party.
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Framing Trump As A National Crisis
- Steve Schmidt argues that Donald Trump and MAGA represent a fascist crisis threatening America.
- He links recent violent images and political chaos directly to that regime's actions and policies.
Blaming Democratic Appeasement
- Schmidt calls out Democratic leadership, especially Chuck Schumer, for appeasement that enabled Trump's actions.
- He claims Schumer's March concessions set in motion many subsequent harms under the Trump administration.
Demand Leadership Change Now
- Replace Chuck Schumer as Senate Democratic leader to enable effective opposition.
- If Democrats won't act, Schmidt urges independent candidates to challenge both MAGA and feckless Democrats.