The Warning with Steve Schmidt Donald Trump's Speech to Troops in Japan was HORRIFYING
Oct 28, 2025
In a recent address to US troops in Japan, Donald Trump blamed fellow Americans for the nation’s problems while showcasing a troubling tone. Steve Schmidt criticizes the speech as partisan and misleading, warning that it risks dividing military unity. He highlights a disturbing perception of the US as a greater threat than China, reflecting the country’s decline since Trump’s leadership. Schmidt emphasizes the importance of taking Trump’s words seriously, calling for vigilance in these dangerous times.
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Political Rhetoric Masked As Military Address
- Donald Trump's Japan speech mixed partisan attacks with military rhetoric, conflating domestic opponents with battlefield enemies.
- Steve Schmidt warns this framing transforms national defense into a factional, not national, project.
Carrier Story To Attack Modernization
- Trump recounts experience with aircraft carriers to criticize new electric catapults and praise steam systems.
- He contrasts 'brilliant' MIT fixes with simple steam repairs to argue against modernization.
Flattery And Polarization As Loyalty Tools
- Trump used demeaning, performative lines about service members' looks and merit to flatter and polarize his audience.
- Schmidt highlights this as an attempt to personalize loyalty and undermine institutional norms.