The Warning with Steve Schmidt Trump's Fascist Regime Wants You To Be Scared of Each Other
Aug 21, 2025
The podcast delves into the alarming militarization of D.C. and the chilling human rights abuses that accompany it. It critiques authoritarian rhetoric, revealing a disconnect from marginalized communities. The discussion shifts to rising crime and public safety fears, dissecting how these narratives erode liberty. Finally, it warns of a growing rift between civilians and the military, raising concerns about the future of democracy and the looming threat of authoritarianism.
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Union Station Performance Theater
- Schmidt recounts three figures speaking at Union Station: J.D. Vance, Pete Hegseth, and Stephen Miller, calling it performance theater.
- He portrays Miller as leading the others and delivering a rage-filled, partisan speech that titillates Trump.
Stephen Miller As The Power Behind Policy
- Steve Schmidt argues Stephen Miller is the real power shaping harsh immigration and detention policy within the administration.
- The result is an expanding network of detention sites where detainees suffer degrading conditions on US soil.
Detention Camps And A Philosophy Of Cruelty
- Schmidt describes a growing network of detention centers across states with abusive conditions for children and adults.
- He frames these facilities as a deliberate philosophy of cruelty that contradicts American values.