The Warning with Steve Schmidt Steve Schmidt Destroys Kristi Noem
Dec 12, 2025
Kristi Noem's dramatic exit from a congressional hearing raises serious questions about accountability. Congressman Seth Magaziner confronts her over the deportation of a U.S. veteran, highlighting potential lawlessness. Allegations accumulate as Noem is accused of ignoring federal orders and misrepresenting facts. The discussion turns critical, as the role of the Department of Homeland Security under her leadership is scrutinized for enabling authoritarian behavior. The episode is a powerful examination of political responsibility and its troubling implications.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Historic Moment Of Accountability
- Steve Schmidt frames Kristi Noem's congressional exchange as a historic accountability moment akin to Joseph Welch confronting McCarthy.
- He argues Noem's lies and defiance exemplify how powerful agencies can enable authoritarian abuses when led by unfit officials.
Purple Heart Veteran Deported
- Steve Schmidt recounts the Zoom testimony of Seijoon Park, a Purple Heart veteran deported to Korea despite his service and struggles.
- He highlights Park's wartime injuries, substance-abuse history, and 14 years of sobriety before deportation to underscore perceived cruelty.
Push For Humanitarian Relief
- Ask administrators to use humanitarian parole and deferred action for vulnerable veterans like Seijoon Park.
- Press officials to review individual cases and provide pathways back when service and hardship merit relief.