The Warning with Steve Schmidt Steve Schmidt: What Happens Next Will Be Worse
Jan 16, 2026
Steve Schmidt fiercely critiques Chuck Schumer's focus on affordability, arguing it's inadequate amid a national crisis. He likens Schumer's inaction to historic appeasement, warning of escalating harm. Schmidt calls for Democrats to courageously confront federal abuses, particularly those under Trump's administration, framing them as assaults on fundamental rights. He emphasizes the need for accountability and a united front against rising costs and MAGA's influence, urging action rather than complacency in these turbulent times.
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Appeasement Undermines Moral Leadership
- Steve Schmidt argues Senate leader Chuck Schumer's focus on affordability ignores urgent constitutional abuses by the federal government.
- Schmidt suggests moral clarity and direct confrontation matter more than polling or cautious messaging now.
Press For Immediate Transparency
- Demand transparency and immediate action rather than compromise when rights are abused by federal agents.
- Call out officials publicly and insist on concrete steps to end unreasonable searches and detentions.
Crisis Framed As Attack On Core Freedoms
- Schmidt frames the moment as a constitutional crisis where freedoms like speech and religion are under assault by the administration.
- He argues Democrats must stake moral positions, not rely on dial tests or polling, to restore trust.