The Warning with Steve Schmidt Why The Media Is Complicit In Trump's Crimes Against America | A Conversation with Matthew Dowd
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Oct 15, 2025 Matthew Dowd, a seasoned political analyst and former ABC News chief, joins Steve Schmidt to delve into the critical role of media in safeguarding democracy. They discuss the alarming decline of trust in media and its implications for Trump's unchecked power. Dowd highlights the risks of media abdication and the urgency of addressing deep-seated racial and economic issues. He advocates for rebuilding societal bonds and emphasizes that while elections are crucial, they aren’t a panacea for the democratic damage we've witnessed.
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America At A Lower Point Than Expected
- Matthew Dowd warns America has fallen to a lower point and could decline further under Trump and GOP actions.
- He stresses media acquiescence and abandonment of democratic norms as central dangers.
U.S. Is No Longer Democracy's Beacon
- Dowd says the US is no longer the leader of democracy in the free world post-World War II.
- He argues other democracies now view American actions as a model to avoid, not emulate.
Start By Understanding Long-Term Shifts
- Dowd urges starting by understanding long-term tectonic shifts rather than expecting overnight fixes.
- He recommends framing responses beyond immediate politics toward deeper societal change.