The Warning with Steve Schmidt Trump Welcomes Saudi Arabian Dictator with Open Arms
Nov 19, 2025
The discussion centers on Trump's controversial meeting with Saudi Arabian leader Mohammed Bin Salman. Steve Schmidt delves into the implications of Trump's financial ties to Saudi Arabia, alleging corruption tied to significant investments. He reflects on the haunting memory of journalist Jamal Khashoggi's murder, calling for accountability. Schmidt critiques the extravagant promises of investment made by bin Salman and highlights how easily Trump can be influenced by money and flattery. The dialogue culminates in a warning about the future repercussions of such corrupt relationships.
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Visit Undermines Moral Authority
- Steve Schmidt links Mohammed bin Salman’s White House visit to the murder of Jamal Khashoggi and the moral cost of hosting a dictator.
- He argues the meeting desecrates the presidency and highlights unresolved accountability for the journalist’s murder.
Khashoggi's Murder Demands Accountability
- Schmidt emphasizes Khashoggi's U.S. ties and frames his murder as an atrocity that demands American accountability.
- He connects the killing to broader questions about Saudi involvement with 9/11 and hidden intelligence links.
Demand Transparency On Foreign Deals
- Do scrutinize and expose corrupt financial ties between foreign regimes and American officials.
- Demand transparency about deals that enrich political families and influence policy.