The Warning with Steve Schmidt Trump Using Fear Tactics to Take Over D.C.
Aug 13, 2025
The discussion dives into how fear tactics are wielded as political tools in D.C. The use of federal troops underlines an attempt to manipulate public perception of safety. The critique highlights the stark contrast between historical values of freedom and the current climate of suppression. Additionally, it questions the legitimacy of narratives portraying urban chaos and advocates for the core principles of liberty and equality. It's a compelling look at how fear shapes political landscapes.
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Federal Force As Political Theater
- Steve Schmidt argues Trump framed DC as a dystopian hellscape to justify deploying federal forces.
- The display aimed to make the military an instrument of one man's personal power over a city.
Chilling Dissent With State Power
- Schmidt says the purpose of the spectacle was to chill dissent and intimidate political opponents.
- He notes this uses federal power to occupy democratic cities against minority factions' interests.
Occupation As Racially Charged Suppression
- Schmidt connects the military deployment to racial and partisan suppression of Washington, D.C.'s Black voters.
- He frames it as a white minority using state power to oppress another faction of the country.
