The Warning with Steve Schmidt New Leadership at CBS Shows Deep-Seated Corruption
Nov 17, 2025
The conversation dives deep into CBS's transformation under the Ellison family, alleging it has become a mouthpiece for Trump. Critiques of Barry Weiss's journalistic ethics and newfound political alignment with Trump stir the pot. The discussion highlights the public's right to know about the Epstein files, questioning the motivations behind their release. Steve warns of systemic media corruption, urging skepticism towards the current CBS leadership as it shapes narratives to protect powerful figures.
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Wealth Shapes News Agendas
- Steve Schmidt argues CBS leadership change has reshaped editorial priorities toward pro-Trump narratives.
- He links David Ellison's control to broader influence by wealthy donors shaping news coverage.
Host With Questionable News Judgment
- Schmidt asserts Barry Weiss promotes a pro-Trump, misleading editorial line and lacks journalistic ethics.
- He frames her role as actively advancing an 'American fascist cause' through news shaping.
Proximity To Epstein Drives Public Scrutiny
- The episode reframes coverage as asking what Trump knew and when regarding Jeffrey Epstein.
- Schmidt emphasizes proximity between Trump and Epstein as central to public concern.