The Warning with Steve Schmidt REACTION: Trump Deploys National Guard to Washington DC
Aug 11, 2025
The podcast dives into the alarming militarization of Washington D.C., exploring its threat to democracy. It critiques Trump's controversial decision to federalize police control, linking it to a disturbing trend of authoritarianism. Conversations highlight how this deployment could infringe on civil liberties, especially for marginalized communities. The discussion raises important questions about political accountability and the failure of opposition parties to challenge growing state control.
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Officials Assembling A Show Of Force
- Steve Schmidt calls Trump's press conference a lineup of dishonest, unfit officials.
- He warns they enable a single man's power grab.
Washington's History And Hypocrisy
- Steve Schmidt recounts DC's founding and the Washington Monument's interrupted construction.
- He notes the city's origins reveal deep racial and cultural contradictions.
Federal Occupation Framed As Security
- Steve Schmidt says Trump frames militarizing DC as 'security' despite falling crime rates.
- He argues this pretext strips local rights and tests national expansion.