The Warning with Steve Schmidt Pete Hegseth's Threats Towards Senator Kelly are an IMPEACHABLE Offense
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Nov 25, 2025 The discussion kicks off with a sharp condemnation of Pete Hegseth's threatening tweet toward Senator Mark Kelly. Steve Schmidt contrasts their military backgrounds, highlighting Kelly's service and questioning Hegseth's credibility. He explains the concept of undue command influence and underscores the duty of soldiers to disobey unlawful orders. Schmidt argues that Hegseth's actions are not only unethical but also impeachable. The episode wraps up with a call for political accountability and a reminder of the significance of military integrity.
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Threats Undermine Separation Of Powers
- Steve Schmidt argues Pete Hegseth's public threats toward Senator Mark Kelly expose a dangerous abuse of military authority.
- The threats undermine constitutional separation of powers and weaponize the military for political intimidation.
Contrasting Kelly's Service With Hegseth
- Schmidt contrasts Mark Kelly's service as a naval aviator and astronaut with Pete Hegseth's conduct and character.
- He uses sharp personal attacks to illustrate Hegseth as unfit and dishonorable.
Article 37 Frames The Illegality
- Schmidt connects Hegseth's conduct to Article 37 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice regarding undue command influence.
- He frames the secretary's interference as illegal political persecution disguised as military process.
