The Warning with Steve Schmidt Trump’s Pardon and Caribbean Escalation Threaten American Lives
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Dec 2, 2025 A former president's controversial pardon of a cartel boss raises serious hypocrisy in the fight against drug trafficking. Military actions in the Caribbean spark concerns about American lives and freedom. Steve Schmidt highlights the risks of foreign engagements under the current administration. He critiques the dangerous ties between Trump supporters and hostile regimes like Russia. The discussion culminates in a passionate plea to reject the rising tide of extremism and protect inclusive democracy.
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Administration's Early Unpopularity
- Steve Schmidt argues the Trump administration is lawless, corrupt, and unpopular early in its term.
- He says the American people see Trump as a fool and hypocrite, causing plunging approval numbers.
Pardon Undermines Anti-Drug Rhetoric
- Schmidt highlights Trump's pardon of a convicted Honduran ex-president who ran a criminal syndicate.
- He contrasts that pardon with administration claims of homeland defense and anti-narcotics rhetoric.
Soldier Killed As Political Prop
- Schmidt recounts a young West Virginia soldier killed serving as a political prop in an unnecessary mission.
- He uses this example to highlight human costs of the administration's foreign actions.