The Warning with Steve Schmidt Trump Trying To Make America Confederate Again
Aug 20, 2025
As Donald Trump attempts to rewrite American history, the discussion dives into the troubling implications for national identity. It explores how historical amnesia about slavery shapes current political narratives. The rise of extremist ideologies distorting the legacy of the Confederacy is examined, highlighting its impact on the ongoing fight for racial justice. This analysis raises critical questions about how we perceive our past and the direction of contemporary discourse.
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Contested Definition Of American Culture
- Steve Schmidt argues 'American culture' is contested and being redefined by MAGA rhetoric.
- He links that redefinition to religious beliefs that subordinate women and minimize slavery's harms.
Pastor's View On Women's Roles
- A pastor in Pete Hegseth's network said the 19th Amendment was a bad idea and women should be subordinate.
- That example illustrates how some religious leaders connected to MAGA view women's political roles.
Reframing Insurrection As Patriotism
- Schmidt contrasts veneration of Confederate symbols with the reality of slavery and January 6 violence.
- He argues MAGA rhetoric reframes insurrection and racial violence as patriotic defense of a culture.