The Warning with Steve Schmidt CBS Lets Trump Off The Hook In Latest Interview
Nov 3, 2025
The recent interview with Trump on CBS reveals his tight grip on the media. Steve Schmidt critiques Norah O'Donnell's deferential approach, arguing it lacks journalistic rigor. He exposes how corporate interests shape news narratives, favoring Trump over accountability. The discussion highlights missed opportunities to challenge Trump's claims, particularly regarding pardons and foreign policy. Schmidt warns of the decline of media integrity, likening CBS's coverage to corporate propaganda that fails to inform the public.
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Trust Collapse Fueled Trump's Rise
- Steve Schmidt argues that institutional trust collapse enabled Donald Trump's rise by blurring truth and lies.
- He attributes that collapse to public laziness and media corruption, which Trump exploited.
Oligarch Influence On Media
- Schmidt labels tech oligarchs like Larry Ellison as aligned with Trump and corrupting media.
- He claims oligarch money enables family members to control major news outlets and shape coverage.
Soft Interviews Undermine Journalism
- Schmidt criticizes Norah O'Donnell's interview style as unchallenging and superficial.
- He views her performance as emblematic of corporate media's failure to hold power accountable.