The Warning with Steve Schmidt Trump Continues To Fuel Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Aug 19, 2025
The podcast dives into Donald Trump's failure to deliver on his promise to end wars, particularly spotlighting his controversial comments on Fox News. It critiques the complicity of congressmen spreading Trump's misinformation. The discussion uncovers the tangled web of political narratives shaping the Russia-Ukraine conflict, emphasizing the dangerous impact of propaganda. Additionally, it explores the crucial geopolitical mistakes surrounding NATO and Russia's actions, while honoring the bravery of Ukrainian forces amidst the turmoil.
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False Claims About Ending Wars
- Steve Schmidt asserts Donald Trump falsely claims to have ended seven wars in seven months.
- The claim is labeled a Big Lie that demonstrates reckless misinformation from the Oval Office.
Big Lies Enable Public Deception
- Steve Schmidt links the “big lie” tactic to historical propaganda principles.
- He warns that large repeated falsehoods enable public deception and institutional harm.
Lies Normalize Institutional Betrayal
- Schmidt ties falsehoods to political consequences like January 6th denial.
- He argues that lies from leaders normalize betrayal and violence against institutions.