The Warning with Steve Schmidt Steve Schmidt: Trump Will Start The Next World War
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Jan 15, 2026 In this episode, discussions center around Trump’s controversial desire for Greenland and the alarming implications of military action. Schmidt criticizes Mike Johnson's weak defense of Trump's stance and highlights Denmark's firm opposition. The potential for conflict escalates with Schmidt warning that European forces would resist any aggression, risking a severe backlash. He argues that leaders must firmly reject Trump's demands to avoid catastrophic consequences, emphasizing that the only acceptable answer is unequivocal denial.
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The Power Of The Word No
- Donald Trump has rarely been told
Johnson As A Propaganda Enabler
- Steve Schmidt calls Speaker Mike Johnson feckless and compares him to propagandists like Baghdad Bob.
- He argues Johnson's rhetoric enables MAGA denialism and weak leadership.
Greenland Demand And Danish Rebuff
- Steve recounts Trump's renewed demand for Greenland and Mike Johnson's dismissal of it as a media hoax.
- He contrasts that with Denmark's foreign minister saying Greenland will remain within the Kingdom of Denmark.