The Warning with Steve Schmidt Steve Schmidt WARNS: Bari Weiss Is Censoring the Truth
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Dec 22, 2025 The podcast dives into the shocking revelation that a major story about a brutal prison in El Salvador was killed before airing. Steve Schmidt condemns this act as political cowardice that endangers all Americans. He critiques Bari Weiss for suppressing the story, asserting her motives raise serious concerns. The discussion also explores the influence of ownership and wealth on editorial decisions at CBS News. Schmidt calls for urgent investigations and a public response to this apparent censorship.
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Detention Sites Called Concentration Camps
- Schmidt describes newly assembled detention sites as 'concentration camps' where abuses occur under U.S. authority.
- He warns these acts are Trump's responsibility and a danger to American principles.
Killed Story Shows Media Compromise
- Steve Schmidt argues 60 Minutes killed a vetted story exposing U.S. deportations to El Salvador and abuse in detention sites.
- He frames that decision as censorship tied to political cowardice and ownership influence at CBS News.
Balance Used To Shield Power
- Schmidt asserts Bari Weiss demanded inclusion of Stephen Miller for 'balance' and used that to block the piece.
- He portrays that as privileging powerful voices over revealing abuses done in America's name.