The Warning with Steve Schmidt America's Political Parties Are FAILING Us
Jul 31, 2025
Current political trends reveal a troubling decline in democracy as Trump’s approval ratings plummet. Both major parties are struggling to effectively represent the American people, particularly independents. The podcast highlights the dangers of unchecked power and one-party dominance, warning that these dynamics threaten fundamental freedoms and equality. There’s an urgent call to reclaim American values and liberty amid a rising tide of political extremism.
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Trump's Collapsing Popularity
- Donald Trump and the MAGA movement are widely unpopular with the American public across multiple polls.
- This unpopularity notably includes independent voters, reflecting a collapse in broad support.
Both Parties Are Unpopular
- Both major parties, the Democratic and MAGA Republicans, are deeply unpopular simultaneously.
- The Democratic leadership is seen as weak and appeasing, failing to stand up firmly as an opposition.
American Immigrant Identity
- American values include the right of any immigrant to become American, unlike other nations.
- This foundational belief is under threat amid current political turmoil and deteriorating societal norms.