The Warning with Steve Schmidt Trump's Latest Calls for Violence Against Opposition is UNACCEPTABLE
Nov 21, 2025
The podcast dives into Trump's alarming calls for violence against opposition while highlighting the importance of constitutional limits on presidential power. Steve Schmidt contrasts the responsible actions of past leaders with current abuses, advocating for a return to American principles. He also critiques media performance and emphasizes the military's duty to uphold the Constitution. The discussion touches on the dangers of scapegoating and divisive rhetoric, urging listeners to recognize and refuse illegal military orders.
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Limits On Presidential Power
- Steve Schmidt warns that presidential power is limited by the Constitution and the president is not a monarch.
- He emphasizes that American self-government depends on adherence to constitutional limits and shared civic principles.
Founding Principles Under Threat
- Schmidt argues that America's founding idea of equal rights must be defended against demagogues who scapegoat groups.
- He links attacks on minorities and civic norms to efforts that erode the republic's core values.
Refuse Unlawful Orders
- Steve Schmidt urges Americans to treat immoral or illegal orders as unlawful and to refuse to carry out commands that require harming fellow citizens.
- He highlights the duty of service members and citizens to uphold law and moral principle over personal orders.