The Warning with Steve Schmidt Karoline Leavitt Attack on Democrats is DANGEROUS
Oct 17, 2025
Karoline Leavitt's alarming comments about Democrats spark a heated response. Steve Schmidt calls her rhetoric un-American and dangerous, emphasizing the importance of protest and dissent. He critiques Donald Trump's incitements to violence, warning of escalating tensions. Schmidt highlights the potential consequences of militant language from Trump allies and calls for nationwide marches as a means of civic renewal. He encourages listeners to unite against intimidation and to participate in upcoming demonstrations for accountability and hope.
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Rhetoric That Paints Opponents As Enemies
- Steve Schmidt calls White House Press Secretary Carolyn Leavitt's description of Democrats 'un-American and dangerous.'
- He argues such rhetoric paints millions of dissenters as targets and escalates political violence.
Prepare To Peacefully March
- Get your signs and shirts and prepare to march in peaceful protest this weekend.
- Schmidt frames marching as a moral necessity and the antidote to cynicism and fear.
Escalating Militant Language Signals Risk
- Schmidt plays speeches from Stephen Miller and others to show escalating militant language.
- He contends that this buildup signals a growing, organized willingness to respond with force.