The Warning with Steve Schmidt Steve Schmidt: Trump Is No Kennedy
Dec 19, 2025
Steve Schmidt passionately addresses Trump’s audacious renaming of the Kennedy Center, labeling it a mark of narcissism. He mocks Trump’s attempts to connect with ordinary Americans while criticizing his elitist behavior. The infighting within the MAGA movement is explored, with Schmidt calling out prominent figures. He also condemns Turning Point USA for its racist actions and reflects on the serious implications of Trump’s reckless comments about violence. Throughout, Schmidt underscores Trump's unfitness to carry iconic legacies.
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Renaming As Political Narcissism
- Steve Schmidt highlights Trump's renaming of the Kennedy Center as a grotesque act of self-aggrandizement.
- He argues the move reveals Trump's lack of dignity and corrosive effect on national institutions.
Elites Shopping Abroad While Claiming Hardship
- Steve Schmidt recounts elites jetting to London to buy cheap goods while mocking affordability issues at home.
- He uses this to illustrate the disconnect between wealthy insiders and ordinary Americans.
MAGA's Public Fragmentation
- Schmidt describes a civil war within MAGA showing ideological and moral fragmentation.
- He notes prominent conservatives publicly denounce others while sharing platforms, exposing internal contradictions.