The Warning with Steve Schmidt Troops on American Streets & What Comes Next | A Conversation with Charlie Sykes
Oct 11, 2025
Charlie Sykes, a conservative commentator known for his critiques of Trump-era politics, joins Steve Schmidt to discuss the alarming deployment of troops in American cities. They explore the potential invocation of the Insurrection Act and the implications of such actions. Sykes emphasizes the role of churches in providing moral resistance against authoritarianism. The conversation also touches on Trump's admiration for state violence and the risks of an American Tiananmen Square, highlighting the urgency for a cohesive societal response.
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Insurrection Act As A Planned Step
- Charlie Sykes warns Trump will likely invoke the Insurrection Act as a step toward martial law.
- He argues Stephen Miller and allies seek pretexts to expand federal force in cities.
MAGA 'Porn' Fuels Political Violence
- Sykes describes a MAGA fascination with images of brutality that fuels further cruelty.
- He says officials celebrate and publicize violent operations as political theater.
Agents, Zip Ties, And A Sizzle Reel
- Sykes recounts masked agents entering an apartment building, zip-tying children, and the episode being turned into a celebratory video.
- He uses Kristi Noem’s sizzle reel as an example of political spectacle.