Ex-Republican predicts "FASCISM" and "CHAOS" in Trump 2nd term

[@thedavidpakmanshow]

SIGN NOW: Do NOT confirm Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense! atadvocacy.com/sph1113?ref=dp

[@rudolphpieters7918]

Actually, please confirm him so that The voters can Make America Regret Again. People do not turn on air conditioning until the heat is on

[@negyt7665]

​@rudolphpieters7918 I hate so much that I agree you're completely right. The very thinest of silver linings here is that this is definitely going to be a history lesson for future generations. It's extremely unfortunate that it's going to cost more unnecessary death both domestically and abroad. And we'll probably get another slew of great rebel rock music, so I guess there's that...

[@rudolphpieters7918]

​@@negyt7665 MARA THANK YOU FOR YOUR KIND WORDS. HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU AND YOURS

[@lusmas99]

Democrats, please follow the advice of the man who ran John McCain's disasterous presidential campaign.

[@rickedwards365]

I will email my Senators and tell them I want Pete Hegseth confirmed.

[@Jeannie-d2u]

EVERYONE WAS REPEATEDLY WARNED: ALL REPUTABLE SOURCES AND SECURITY, MILITARY, POLITICIANS, ALL KNEW HIM CLOSE UP! 💔😰😱 What more could ANYONE of us DO? It's disgusting, this country is full of ignoramouses. It's mind blowing 🤯

[@user-ye4mp3lv9u]

Well, the third of the electorate that didn't vote could have, you know, voted.

[@johnfleming5470]

The Idiocracy was a documentary

[@christyann2268]

​@@user-ye4mp3lv9u.... I don't believe the numbers that didn't vote are that high. Counting the millions of provisional ballots would be a place to start. Also, how many millions (predominantly black voters) were purged from the voter rolls? Recounts and investigations are warranted.

[@bigjim718]

Love to listen to Steve

[@user-ye4mp3lv9u]

@@christyann2268 about a third of the electorate vote for Trump, a third for Harris, and a third sat out. Look at the numbers

[@terryhutchings7701]

I have always considered myself fortunate to be an American, but having lived in Europe now for a year, I have to tell you, that since WWII we have been sold a bill of goods. The hyper consumerism, the lack of affordable healthcare and housing, the constant bombardment to buy more, the easy access to high interest credit cards, the decline in the quality of education and the list goes on and on. We were told if we work until 70 and sacrifice family time and time for ourselves, we would be happy. Well, we aren’t happy. Who is? The billionaire yacht club. Until, this country stops pointing figures at each other and starts holding the top 10% responsible we are screwed!

[@FunnyMemo]

Very well said.

[@TucsonAnalogWorkshop]

The sad thing is the billionaires are not happy and can never be satisfied with all their wealth. Their cruelty and selfishness in pursuit of the next bigger fix is undeniable proof of that. That's the nature of addiction.

[@debsn7772]

Powerful 💪💪💯💯💯

[@FROZENQUOKKA]

Elon and fElon have megaphones 📣 millions If not billions spreading their insanity, what do you have?

[@karimaogden3875]

​@@TucsonAnalogWorkshopExactly! Greed has no bounds!

[@deaklundlee]

I like this Steve Schmidt fellow. Please bring him back on again. He is very clear, articulate, well-reasoned, and unreserved in telling us his honest thoughts.

[@blackawana]

He is no-nonsense and very knowledgeable. Never afraid to speak up.

[@carloslarrosa4758]

Steve Schmidt for President!!

[@NotTheGreenKnight]

He worked in the Bush admin to ruin the lives of millions of brown people around the world through war for profit 😢.

[@NotTheGreenKnight]

@@carloslarrosa4758 He worked in the Bush admin to ruin the lives of millions of brown people around the world through war for profit 😢.

[@NotTheGreenKnight]

@@blackawana He worked in the Bush admin to ruin the lives of millions of brown people around the world through war for profit 😢.

[@HauntedHawker]

I’m scared, and I feel betrayed by my fellow Americans. I have already resolved to dissent. I hate bullies and morally corrupt people. I did not vote for Turd, and I refuse to bend to the will and rules of a 34X felon.

[@cynthiahoffman4501]

I’m here with you , my insides say something bad is coming soon , I’m hoping it’s gas but something is telling me I’m watching my democracy die and feel helpless

[@cynthiahoffman4501]

I feel like I’m not going to have a choice in anything I feel I’m going to be punished for resisting him . I feel like I will be ostracized abd I feel betrayed by many people I know personally that have turned 360 , abd joined him . I feel I’m disappearing and o know he’s going to do reakky bad things and will I survive

[@cynthiahoffman4501]

I feel anger becayse we chose this path and I’m not sure when or where but I’m certain it will hurt when the pain of his policies reach me . Abd hope it won’t kill everyone around me , as well as drown everything everyone I ever knew I Suspect I will be watching my American dream sue fir no reason , I long to be hapoy again , so afraid I can’t stop it abd more afraid no one will see it , but like I will becayse I expect it . What’s coming his bad will it be , it will be sinething I know I’ve never felt abd I’m scared becayse of everyone around me is acting like this us normal like the reasons they are turning to trump is something I can’t even understand an I weird eiol I survive , whom we be ok , eiol we be ok , how far are we going to go down before we feel war , we feel poverty , we feel civil war , it’s coming I know it I feel it hus far are we giung to go , and hoe much will I feel it . ? Will I feel the Weight if bombs cascading nearby me , will I lose my life or will I lose something worse , like those I’ve loved all my life . Will I be wrong or will we slip di far down I can’t breathe snynore , wiol it be too hard to remember what the truth is . His long will it continue to transform to a place I dint recognize , I’m scared I’m getting Pulled in farther and I feel I no longer can trust those around me becayse I can’t recognize the American I’m those screaming at me to give myself if I don’t ask to be destroyed by trump like no one’s listening no one’s looking out to what’s coming in to replace my grounding , only people behaving badly I Feel fir the first time I am ni longer safe .

[@cynthiahoffman4501]

It’s a dark existence existing here , fumbling in the dark for signs of reason, of signs of relativity , of signs of hope and hoping it doesn’t all fall away under the rising fallout of general insanity . So will I evaporate ? Will everyone unwind and then find they were stolen from their happy places , will they suffer concrete buildings falling in on all of us . Will they have time to fight back , before we lose it all , to trumpism

[@yurikostyk745]

Get out while you can

[@whererosemaryflourishes]

Thank goodness Steve Schmidt is here. I would be far more insane without his intelligent, eloquent, measured voice over the last several years.

[@truth1013]

He's a left-wing bag of dicks**His opinion is worthless

[@victorbernard1256]

@@whererosemaryflourishes Schmidt is a backstabber. He sabotaged John McCain in 2012 by leaking stuff on Sarah Palin. He was on McCain’s campaign and was bad mouthing the Vp Pick

[@Chuck145e]

"Massive Detention Centers" is just another name for Concentration Camps.

[@ilovebrocoli6068]

Are jails concentration camps?

[@triciac1019]

Exactly!

[@FogRain123]

Liberals: "If you don't let people commit crime, you're a Nazi."

[@FogRain123]

No. It's for illegal aliens. Being homeless doesn't give a person the right to just walk into someone's home and claim ownership. The same thing is true for people fleeing their home country. They need permission.

[@EVIL-C]

Now where are all the far right who screamed "omg Obama will put us in FEMA camps!" but are now openly thrilled at the idea of maga camps? The US is so f-ed... 🤦‍♂️

[@Frostie-e8g]

Leave it to Steve Schmidt to cut right to the heart of the matter. This was brilliant. Thank you, David for this collaboration.

[@tinasummers4578]

Yes Thank u David ❤❤❤❤❤

[@hardstyle8184]

OH YEAHHHH... STEVE IS A NATIONAL GEM

[@chunkylover469]

😂🤣😅😆😆😝🤪😜 the masses have spoken loudly Vance2028

[@gillianoneill3375]

@@chunkylover469Worst nightmare.

[@markcepeda8144]

​​@@chunkylover469yes ...putin missed his mistress duplicitous don the con 🤥🤥🤥🤥🤥

[@TimeCoral1967]

🗣“ Be skeptical of power,” & “Understand who your allies are.” BOY BOY BOY - Steve has always been my guy. 💪🏽💪🏽

[@marisabenson1222]

Don't let them silence you. Don't be cowered. Just like Ukrainians you need to stand up against bullies.

[@brucegruetzmacher5891]

Dick Chainey, Black rock and everyone of us that proudly suckle on the government teat agree with you! And we WILL vote blue no matter who BECAUSE we still believe in the very fine people hoax no matter how many times we hear the truth

[@michael-southflorida3854]

And, just like the Polish people did to the communist government in 1989, through work stoppages and protests!

[@PrincessTatianaOfGreeceDenmark]

@@michael-southflorida3854 I remember this, too! "Solidarność" "Some 2000 miners began it on December 14, going 650 meters underground. Out of the initial 2000, half remained until the last day. Starving, they gave up after military authorities promised they would not be prosecuted. On October 8, 1982, "Solidarity" was banned. "

[@XE1GXG]

Do not idealise Zelensky. Dont trust Putin or NATO

[@ReadMoreHistory-v9u]

Yes, but the Ukrainians are so much stronger than Americans. We're so spoiled, in my mind. We don't have even a modicum of their courage, sadly. So sadly.

[@emsleywyatt3400]

My older sister said, when trump was elected in 2016, that people would die as a result. I told her that she was being hyperbolic. I was wrong.

[@heidimueller1039]

The US had the highest deaths per capita in the world from COVID. That tells you something.

[@Stoneynz]

And Bird Flu is coming soon, Will be a disaster for the USA

[@Hh-tu5bh]

At least 50000 have starved to death because of his sanctions on Venezuela and he has created the worst humanitarian disaster in human history outside of war in that country. He also tried to be more aggressive militarily but he had people like Bolton and miley to talk him out of it

[@1987BillyBob]

Who died because of him? Under Biden actual wars started.

[@1987BillyBob]

@@heidimueller1039 you can't compared deaths of covid to other nations as every nation reported deaths differently. The CDC admitted they got covid wrong and overstated deaths.

[@thinkbeyond3457]

George Carlin: "Rights aren't rights if someone can take them away. They're privileges. That's all we've ever had in this country is a bill of temporary privileges."

[@adnan10241]

Foreign lobbies like AIPAC have no place in a democracy-they undermine the will of the American people.

[@adnan10241]

Foreign lobbies like AIPAC have no place in a democracy-they undermine the will of the American people.

[@adnan10241]

Foreign lobbies like AIPAC have no place in a democracy-they undermine the will of the American people.

[@timtowers7997]

Also: "It's a big club, and you ain't in it."

[@adnan10241]

Foreign lobbies like AIPAC have no place in a democracy-they undermine the will of the American people.

I really like listening to Steve, he makes alot of sense in this senseless world. Bring him back & bring him back often.

[@schw0373]

A lot of people think Trump's 2nd term "won't be that bad." I think the exact opposite will happen...I think it'll much worse and much scarier than anyone could have ever imagined.

[@adnan10241]

Foreign lobbies like AIPAC have no place in a democracy-they undermine the will of the American people.

[@toneyingram732]

Black people can because we know the evil heart and soul white people

[@sonnyfong9462]

That’s my exact thought. Unfortunately, most people won’t believe it until they are severely impacted by it.

[@harrydicktom8639]

That's where the Democrats were hoping to convince you of. Just not enough of you guys voted

[@mitchlamping530]

Well it looks like we are all about to find out cuz he most definitely is gonna be president again I think it will be bad but I don’t buy into that whole conspiracy that he’s gonna try to be dictator for life like Robert De Niro says cuz he’s already like what 79 years old?

[@barikitchens6383]

Kamala was everything I wanted in a president. She made me proud to be an American! She gave me hope!!! Most of us feel like our vote doesn’t matter if it’s done by electoral and swing states.

[@Amb252]

They rigged the election

[@track1949]

Your vote always matters. People died to give you that right. Please don't take it for granted.

[@JohnnyJones-s3v]

You lost the popular vote too though …. Not just the electoral college

[@adinahirschmann3112]

Me, too! And her proposals would have been a relief for those struggling.

[@kieronseymour3256]

Trump won the popular vote

[@elizabethnorton4451]

Thank you, Steve. I’m 80 years old, but am now resting up for the oncoming battle for Democracy. Thank you, too, for saying words that are rescuing me from a deep depression via another 4 years of that god-awful man.

[@Rivcuban]

Stay strong! Take comfort in knowing that half of Americans are on our side!

[@nigelalanwood6781]

80 years old with deep depression, resting up for the fight for democracy. The battle for democracy was 3 weeks ago, you lost.

[@elizabethnorton4451]

@ Why are people like you so awful?

[@nigelalanwood6781]

@@elizabethnorton4451 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rolandogorbea7343]

Great segment! More guests/straight-talkers like him on the program please.

[@Michael0663-qo4wx]

Thank God for Steve Schmidt….he truly is an American patriot and intellect. Let’s stand together and unite against Fascism.

[@markderamo9229]

I think you're a little confused.

[@dozersdady]

You people are all talk

[@ricardodsavant2965]

Do you have weapons?

[@Mister8224]

Nobody ever accused Schmidt of being patriotic. He is angry & hates his country.

[@Michael0663-qo4wx]

@@markderamo9229 Quit projecting

[@Tavat]

Steve Schmidt might be THE voice of clarity and sanity for this moment. I’ve relied on his clarion call for focus and awareness of the dangers ahead for the past few months. 🇺🇸

[@sleepercell1679]

Would you be singing his praises otherwise if he wasn't bashing Trump? He brought us into the Iraq war man come on

[@lukelucky1311]

This guys a clown Whenever u hear a guys spewing endless buzz wards and saying the same points repeatedly it’s called programming propaganda

[@Mkrake2024]

Lol. He is the ultimate grifter. He should be thanking Trump. It made him relevant to the msm and a lot of money through the lincoln project.

[@grapevine412]

When I hear the name Steve Schmidt pedophile little boy diddler

[@MrLuigiFercotti]

Wow, insightful.

[@conanbillybone2218]

Steve is telling it like it is. This was good. More Steve please.

[@tinasummers4578]

Yes please more Steve 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@jamesrath7509]

Bring on Malcolm Nance too

[@Susan-m6k]

My son at 24 based his vote on our family morals, the way he was raised for freedom and equality as well as democracy. Social media was not a factor and I’m so proud of him for that. We hoped for the best but were prepared for the worst. Now we march forward and keep trying to dig out of this mess on a community level as a start.

[@negyt7665]

Hey your son is a very rare breed for his generation. Please let him know that this rando stranger said thanks for his efforts...

[@michaelharrington75]

So he voted for Trump?

[@HisPoem]

Wow. I think Mr. Schmidt is right!! We are in trouble. I hope Mr. Schmidt keeps talking and advising us! Thanks David.

[@harrydicktom8639]

What good is he going to do?

[@ArmenianBishop]

@@harrydicktom8639 It's not his place for some things, but it's his place to sound the warning.

[@harrydicktom8639]

​@@ArmenianBishop he's not sounding any warning. Trump kicked out all of the Old Republican leaders. And they are upset. And they are upset just because you dislike, Trump doesn't mean they have anything of value to offer

[@johnnyboy6707]

@harrydicktom He’ll get Vance elected in four years…they all will!!

[@carolsarazzara]

@@harrydicktom8639 For one thing, heighten our awareness of the layers of our recent political history and thereby provoke action and confrontation to stand up to an intolerable socio-political situation. He's a historian with feet on the ground political campaign experience. That's what they do.

[@Combattons]

Get out ?? Hell, NO. I'm a survivor, I fight.

[@bikerkat01]

I will never understand why so many people think a woman should not be President. She is more than capable, has been earning her stripes and is smart. Get over your egos, biases, and dislike of strong women and vote for them.

[@thegoodpimps]

She failed get over it. Stop blaming sexism when a better woman would’ve succeeded. If Kamala was honest she probably would’ve won. But she was too afraid to be herself she wanted to be what she thought people wanted her to be. She called Biden racist, then stood by him….which is it?

[@derekwhite7972]

Harris was probably the worst candidate of all time. Get of the whacky weed.

[@KevinJoseph-n3o]

So you are saying trump is better.

[@Schloss3868]

@@derekwhite7972Trump is the worst person of all time that people voted for

[@Tomas_Pita]

@@derekwhite7972 blabll bleat bleat blather - having fun wallowing around in the quiet befroe the shitstorm?

[@elnabenoit]

Don't make excuses for the Gen X guys who voted for a rapist. As a woman I have NO respect for these men who voted to legalize the murder of pregnant women.

[@LittleDeeNJ]

Our generation turning 60 years has fought for alot of freedoms and rights. We fed the world, helped get AIDS treatment, and fought to "get along ".

[@PennyDreadful2024]

@@LittleDeeNJ We have done a lot as a generation and did better than our parent's generation. Still, I am disappointed.

[@Tomas_Pita]

I have no respect for the women in abortion referendum states who protected themselves and through the rest of you to the wolf - just like the Hispanics who said I GOT MINE you take care of your self immigrant. But mosty I am disgusted by the poor kids (puberty isn't over before age 25) who thought they were promoting a rizzler, a sigma, the gig-chad - the elected the antithesis of A MAN

[@donlord794]

@@elnabenoit Another man hater wack job!

[@erock736]

Incel pussies

[@carolyntalbot947]

If I feel this way, I can’t even imagine what Steve Schmidt and others who tried so hard to warn us _at great personal risk_ are going through.

[@OhGawdHesGotAGun]

They are risking their lives, for sure. Networks are on guard now as well.

[@donlord794]

@@carolyntalbot947 Like the 5 million people across the world dead in useless wars because you idiots voted for Biden. Men women children dead! And all of you have a responsibility in it

[@NotTheGreenKnight]

@@OhGawdHesGotAGun He worked in the Bush admin to ruin the lives of millions of brown people around the world through war for profit 😢.

[@NotTheGreenKnight]

He worked in the Bush admin to ruin the lives of millions of brown people around the world through war for profit 😢.

[@donlord794]

@@carolyntalbot947 No one knows who he is or particularly care, it's all fly by night programming

[@lizbmusic11]

We've just had a massive protest in New Zealand. This is good advice from Steve. Rest up and plan ahead to protest hard against the horrors to come. You have work to do America!!!!

[@TeddyMonka-d1g]

And what did the protest accomplish? What exactly were your protesting?

[@DenaWald]

Steve is right to a point - the issues actually started in the Nixon administration, then the Bush/Cheney administration took it to the next level with the advent of Sarah Palin and the Tea Party cult. Then the Tea Party bunch became the MAGA cult - same idiology.

[@KStefaniak28]

Twenty minutes of the truth and it's brutal.thank you!

[@patrickmccabe3786]

Thanks Steve for your bravery ❤.

[@MrEab2010]

less than 3 weeks in and he's already governing from the authoritarian's playbook without missing a beat.

[@davidschonberger8609]

Correct. Project 2025, aka the roadmap to dismantle Madisonian democracy and replace it with Christo-fascism, was the Trump playbook all along. I'm not going to be condescending to people and say it was right in front of their faces all along, even though it perhaps was. That serves no purpose. I get that people are busy leading their lives, often just treading water and they lack time, curiosity and/or energy to truly stay informed. Truth is, the US has been on a downward trajectory for sometime now. The country was downgraded to a flawed democracy after 2016, coincident with the full rise of Trumpism. We're not as close to a fully failed democracy as Hungary, for instance. Not yet, anyway. But our political culture is anemic and that opens the door for things to accelerate downhill rather quickly.

[@rossblake7601]

He has followed Hitler's example to the letter. This goes back 8 years

[@dandilauro1334]

And he's doing a great job!!

[@Inkbrush_]

You talk as if Trump hadn't already been in power for 4 years before, there's a reason Democrats are considered weird.

[@dazeyday5699]

He's not governing anything yet. He's just acting like the dictator-fool he's been and will be.

[@krisdascher]

I love, love, love Steve Schmidt. Used to follow him on Twitter and now follow him on BlueSky. FYI: I'm a Democratic Socialist, but I respect intelligence and decency.

[@markderamo9229]

Why are u a dumocrat socialist? That's not what America was founded on or is based on.

[@onomatopoeia162003]

I'm in the middle of the progressive and liberal factions. As an unaffiliated voter here in southern MN. (Or basically social democracy.)

[@TeddyMonka-d1g]

Yeah. I remember when he convinced John McCain to select Sarah Palin as his VP pick. That was purecomic gold.

[@krisdascher]

@@TeddyMonka-d1g My dad voted for McCain, but he HATED Palin. So, thinking Republicans didn't like it. As he put it, "We're hoping McCain stays healthy." Later, McCain regretted his choice, as he saw the impact Palin was having on the American people and how stupid she was (his campaign actually had to give her basic lessons on US history). Read the book or watch the film "Game Change."

[@krisdascher]

@@onomatopoeia162003 Nice to meet you! I'm also a progressive and a bit of a socialist. I live in Minneapolis. You're a rare breed in southern MN.

[@TamaraM71]

Steve Schmidt is one of the people I trust the most with the political content he gives to the American people. He has no agenda other than being honest and forthright, no matter how frightening the information may be. I don't trust corporate media any longer. They have shown us who they are. I'll only be watching content creators like you David and of course Steve, Meidas Touch, The Bulwark, etc. You don't sugarcoat or try to distract. As for the people who voted for Trump knowing what he plans to do, they deserve everything they get. It sucks that those of us who voted on the right side of history will have to suffer along with them.

[@rdmoon4416]

Steve is brilliant but not perfect, he’s the one who brought Sarah Palin into McCain’s campaign. He did that. Remember too, he’s a reformed republican. Listen and learn but listen critically.

[@BorderTerrier-yk2hw]

People of my/Trump's age, should not be able to shape the future of my grandchildren.

[@carolweltee6752]

I trust 80 year old President Biden to shape my great grand children's future...

[@CEO-xt6ch]

@@carolweltee6752I’d trust President Biden if he was a Hundred - Over a Fascist.

[@xperimentalist7471]

I agree old people shouldn't vote or be elected. We should cut medicare so we don't go bankrupt.

[@derrickbandcroft9743]

@@xperimentalist7471 MAGA see what you have done. You voted Trump in and now unless you are super rich he now intends to impose legislations that will screw the working classes and make the billionaires richer. He intends to cut medicaid and food stamps and that is just for starters. Tariffs will make everything cost more, Trump installs project 2025 co-author, you will remember he knows nothing about project 2025, but he chose him anyway. Russell Vought will lead the budget office.

[@user-ye4mp3lv9u]

Eye Roll.

[@fervantbaton3268]

Democracy maybe dead to everyone but democracy is not just in are country, it’s in our blood that means America is still alive in our souls so it’s okay to be depressed but don’t let this old man break your will stay strong until we can rebuild this nation back. America will forever be in ours hearts.

[@adnan10241]

Foreign lobbies like AIPAC have no place in a democracy-they undermine the will of the American people.

[@MG-ok2bn]

​@@ilovebrocoli6068You're pathetic

[@dystopian..]

No such thing as a soul so keep it moving Yankee Doodle

[@fervantbaton3268]

@@dystopian.. can I say something f***k you

[@carvoloco4229]

Which basically means nothing

[@mickcindysal6264]

I will fight. I will fight tooth and nail to reject extremism all things Republican and Maga.

[@thestrangemanreturns]

LOL

[@joesemo6792]

Yes. Yes, You will...

[@Paul-km9ox]

no you wont, shut up and record your wife

[@rickarnold6704]

Maga = treachery

[@Britta_no_filter]

Stay strong, stay determined, stay proactive ✊💙

[@andrewthetruth]

I like Steve. Good interview.

[@bethnichols7265]

Thanks David for having Steve back on I always enjoy you guys this conversation

[@tinasummers4578]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@irenemulindwairen4138]

Thank you David Pakman for inviting Steve Schmidt to your show. I watch his BE WARNED show and was so inspired by his talk. Steve Schmidt proves you don't have to be progressive to oppose the new in coming administration. Americans MUST unite in order to fight off this new nonsensical government, coming in January 2025. I am a Britsh black woman and I am into politics, subbed you in 2020, and have been a follower since.

[@grapevine412]

Steve Schmidt is a pedophile

[@riahnied4683]

You thought only progressives opposed trump?? You needed someone to tell you Trump is a fascist?? That tells me you intended to or did vote for Trump. Seriously??

[@cathichristian4142]

@@riahnied4683 She is British and cannot vote in the US. I interpreted her meaning that it is okay to be someone who is not progressive and still oppose Trump. I consider myself a centrist and I oppose Trump vehemently. Haven't you heard people call people who don't support Trump Libtards and Demonrats? I have had people insist I am a liberal and I hate white people. Well, I am white, am a centrist and I detest Trump and I don't hate white people.

[@barikitchens6383]

I will definitely be protesting. I’ve been in several in 2016.

[@amyc1037]

Please be careful.

[@west_park7993]

respect to you for your bravery. but be prepared to be arrested by secret police with extraordinary authorities, and placed in a remote place, barbed wires, etc, and no lawyers, and no rights. read the book "it cant happen here" or "handmaid's tale" there were many warnings.

[@jordandthornburg]

@@barikitchens6383 I’m genuinely curious, what are you protesting about? What are you hoping to accomplish?

[@TeddyMonka-d1g]

Protesting about what?

[@west_park7993]

@@TeddyMonka-d1g good question. trmp and his lackeys have violated everything we stand for. and last, they cheated elections so fine, we do not even know what and how it happened, and we shall not know for longtime, if ever.

[@CherylH-z4l]

Liz Cheney stood up for Democracy, putting Country over Party, and that was her courage.

[@mileskunzle6850]

Liz Cheney lost by like 60 points 😂😂 hopefully we never hear from that crazy old bat again 😂

[@luannsuekindem7377]

This election has people shell shocked, some of us are terrified with PTSD type symptoms, depression, nightmares and complete apathy. The fear of the next 4 years under a totally corrupt government is sickening, the fear of an unchecked Supreme Court changing laws nilly willy to appease a fascist dictator and regime is mentally draining.

[@BillVisscher]

Trump says something nuts and puts millions with PTSD down for 3 days… that’s how bad it is

[@derekwhite7972]

The fact that some of you people have PTSD over an election speaks volumes about YOU, not Trump.

[@dannyspitzer1267]

That's how I feel

[@tyarymynydd]

4 years?

[@eatwhatukiii2532]

@@tyarymynyddthink he’ll step down this time? He’s said “If you vote for me you’ll never have to vote again.”🤔

[@drewdavid9672]

I'm GenX and see through the fog. Citizens United ruling was the dagger. So much corporate money in politics. We will never recover so live wisely

[@alviverdeus]

SCOTUS stealing the 2000 election for Bush was the beginning of the end.

[@sassysaint3096]

2010 Supreme Court bought by republicans and its been downhill since. republicans has been plotting this takeover since Reagan, why didn't our democrats see this coming??

[@onomatopoeia162003]

Didn't start yesterday. Since 1976, 1978 and onwards. (Scotus rulings)

[@TeddyMonka-d1g]

What are you talking about? Kamala Harris and the Democrats had three times the war chest that Donald Trump did. They love that ruling.

[@drewdavid9672]

@@TeddyMonka-d1g It's both sides, get out of debt. It's going to get worse

[@davidstephenson7251]

Let's pray that we survive this shitshow 💙

[@wesleywashington1251]

There's no one to answer prayers!!

[@EdBenji]

I hope you don't survive.

[@LittleDeeNJ]

​@@wesleywashington1251obviously they are not praying to a person then!😂 Higher powers have been helping humanity for decades 🤷‍♀️

[@starshine4579]

​@@LittleDeeNJ until now. Humanity was warned about the antichrist.

[@orlandoescobar5174]

You already survived through 4 years, stop being an emotional queef

[@lindascaffidi8941]

I plan on starting a digital movement among my fellow seniors after the holidays. We must push back.

[@jayneroberts1236]

I think it’s good to hear Steve talk about the lasting effect from the Iraq War something I don’t think we really understand how much that has affected us

[@NotTheGreenKnight]

He worked in the Bush admin to ruin the lives of millions of brown people around the world through war for profit 😢.

[@Swails-e9x]

Two years from now certain people will be in denial about voting for Trump, just like two years into the last time he played a President. 😉

[@triciac1019]

Well said!

[@1987BillyBob]

People voted for him because his first term was so great compared to what we have now. In the end Trump will go down as a top 5 president of all time.

[@markedly1013]

They will say they did not know him.

[@Swails-e9x]

@@1987BillyBob

[@tinasummers4578]

Correct

[@gwen3010]

Hi Steve and David I really enjoy both of your shows and I pray you keep speaking truth to power and NOT disappoint your viewers! Please keep up the great work that you are doing!!!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@wesleywashington1251]

No one answers prayers. No one ever has.

[@CherylH-z4l]

Thank you for having Steve on today!

[@Jeannie-d2u]

I saw this coming a LONG way off! I'm all in; fighting with the RESISTANCE! Thank you guys for standing firm!

[@TeddyMonka-d1g]

How exactly are you “fighting”?

[@NYCDurrani]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@michaelfortenberry5735]

Feel free. I'm itching for a reason to stand my ground.

[@NYCDurrani]

@@michaelfortenberry5735 you'll end up in prison like them January 6th bozos. If you feeling froggy, do something, stop talking tough in KZbin lol you'd get beach slapped like a ho

[@LittleDeeNJ]

Viva Le Resistance!

[@punditgi]

Thanks for bringing on Steve. Real clarity and a clarion call to resist. 🎉

[@martinmckay2889]

Scareborough did that because he’s afraid, not because he supports Trump.

[@MyBrokerKaren]

He did it bc he’s a self serving whore.

[@CherylH-z4l]

I don’t feel sorry for the people whom I heard laughing and cheering for Trump’s hatred, cruelty and racism at his rallies.

[@sixbladeknife44]

Steve is brilliant and real, thank you.

[@bereal6590]

I'd truly hoped that my mind was playing tricks, that I'd lost the plot, that maybe all the crazy people weren't crazy and that it was me. Then he won and started with all the picks that point directly to my worst fears. A nightmare I'd hoped I'd been wrong about. The dystopian nuts in the heritage foundation were running the show after all.

[@theresasantiago1788]

Evil Angels. Evangelicals...Weirdos. Walking Robotic 🤖 ✨️ Brainworms Kkk Boyz.😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@cathichristian4142]

You described my feelings exactly.

[@ronald4700]

The trump cabinet could make the f b.i. most wanted list how can these people possibly be good for the country?we are screwed big time .

[@RobertMJohnson]

have you ever thought of looking in the mirror, realizing you're in the minority, and that you're a coward who loves being a victim?

[@boxingmonkey8621]

Steve Is a brilliant guest and you two should collaborate more Both of you stand the line and refuse to bend the knee We need more Political analysts like you two 👏

[@spotbon]

I was a Republican until 2020. I changed to independent before the election. Didn't vote for Trump in 2016, 2020, or 2024. I hope those people who did realize what they have done.😢

[@rack9458]

We do and can't wait to get started!

[@donadams8345]

@@rack9458 You'll change your mind about the votes and support you have given Trump once his dictatorial fascism takes hold. Mark my words, you will regret you ever considered supporting Trump.

[@milehighgimpster]

@@spotbon Trump stands for Republican ideales. Why would he drive you out of the Republican party! He's the reason i stay registered as a Republican.

[@daphnebasset940]

@@milehighgimpsterWhat Republican ideals? You mean small government monitoring women’s pregnancies and reproductive health care? You mean like selling Ukraine out to the Russians? You mean like blowing up the national debt? Eye roll.

[@michaelharrington75]

Trump is about as republican as it gets. I don't think you know what you're talking about. You have severe TDS.

[@amazinginmn76]

Im more upset at the voters.

[@onomatopoeia162003]

I will find out what percent didn't vote this time around. (99.1% on wiki. Counting so far.) In 2020 little above 1/3 that didn't show up.

[@angelinacatania3206]

I do too!

[@TeddyMonka-d1g]

why? Is the rest of the country supposed to do exactly as you do? What’s to be upset about? There was a winner and there was a loser.

[@amazinginmn76]

@TeddyMonka-d1g Why are you so angry? It was an my opinion and feelings. It's not up for debate.

[@CT-vm4gf]

@@TeddyMonka-d1gIt’s upsetting because they fell for a scammer. Like many people fall for internet scams etc. People need to stop being so naive.

[@marshalbaek5580]

77 million voted against him.

[@donlord794]

@@marshalbaek5580 64 but who is counting , you lost so now you can cry and be a typical Democrat obstructionist

[@nakatash1977]

Yet he won

[@marshalbaek5580]

@ Did you vote for him?

[@Inkbrush_]

He won, get over it? You know, get a hobby or some shit.

[@marshalbaek5580]

@ Did he lose in 2020? Did you get over that yet?

[@lisarozzz]

Thank you Steve for all you do ❤

[@harrydicktom8639]

What exactly has he accomplished?

[@jayprimo]

​@@harrydicktom8639Being a deep state shill for the past 20 somethin years and claiming Jan 6 was worse than 9/11. He's a clown.

[@RobertSweeney-fz1nb]

I still can't believe so many stupid people took the chance and voted for a DUMP TRUCK!!!?????

[@emilyhollis4231]

I am so thankful for this, Mr. Schmidt. I know those around me think I'm crazy about the things they're going to TRY to do in the future. He's told us EVERYTHING he plans to implement. We must fight back. ✊🏻🇺🇸

[@davetekannon]

Don''t show your cards, David and Steve. Keep your cool. The worst thing you can do in a firefight is let the enemy know where you are. Let the dust settle, let the first few months roll out before you let loose with your strategies and keep your cards close to your vest.

[@harbor1214]

If only they had any sort of power to do anything besides discuss it on youtube....

[@sylviagoodman6008]

Watch the people's power of not doing christmas...corporate greed America! Follow the movement!

[@zero_n_hibitions]

But then they can't make money.

[@cborkowski]

MAGA telegraphed everything, over and over again. It's not like the opposition to Trump has an massive and instant communications network.

[@Liahs333]

@@harbor1214. Unfortunately from what I’ve been reading about. There are quite a few right wing militias operating right now in America and they have now been given “permission” to act out their most violent and dangerous crimes with the Trump presidency. So, not just keyboard warriors unfortunately

[@AndrewAnderson-bx8uf]

Great guest David. I appreciate Schmidt's bluntness

[@lauraweber4631]

I'm GenX, and I hate Trump

[@v4du]

I have never heard a liberal bring up transgender folks. It’s a right wing framing of liberal beliefs. Also Biden has been the most effective president in my lifetime.

[@sylviagoodman6008]

I am not accepting democratic bashing...we didn't vote for this. Sorry Steve, will not accept that bs!

[@alfmerck6262]

Your side has been tied to the trans-nonsense quite effectively by the Republicans. The Dems have to explicitly denounce the trans-nonsense to break the ties (but I think they really are on board with the birthing persons and 'men can be women' garbage)

[@TheeRocker]

Well Biden is the POTUS with the most damage to our Country, and they chose Kamala for you. You chose to vote for nothing.

[@maplebones]

If you think Biden is a model of what we need to right the ship I will have to disagree with you.

[@v4du]

@ who is? Can you name a more effective president in the last fifty years!

[@Bluearmy55]

Power in numbers people. Keep the message simple and the fight persistent and America will be kept a democracy . Do not let them think they are untouchable. Everyone is touchable. Tiocfaidh ár lá 🇮🇪 💙

[@TeresaJohansen-o7r]

David, I live on a fixed income but I am scared about Medicare and Social Security

[@alfmerck6262]

I think the answer you're looking for is "stiff shit".

[@SandraWeiss-jc6xz]

Me too!

[@GaryFountainHills]

So are you okay with ILLEGALS using the benefits earmarked for Americans ?

[@bruceweinstein7301]

Thank you David and Steve. I hope other Americans are listening to your words of warning.

[@robfritz841]

She was a daughter of two immigrants of color. Sadly, that was unacceptable to 50% of the American voters. Well, 51.2% if you add in the 3rd party twits!

[@jordandthornburg]

@@robfritz841 no one cares about that. Try and be reasonable man.

[@Questiss777]

​@@jordandthornburg I differ. Some people do care about her heritage but with the gusto that VP Harris exhibited it weighed less. However, there's another facet that cannot be overlooked. White women (in my opinion) will not accept a black women into the WH before one of them. Think of as it's their right of passage. Just saying.

[@jjnelson3232]

Less than 50 percent Einstein. 49 percent, not a majority!!!!

[@Questiss777]

@@jjnelson3232 Wow! I hoped to leave people with a deficit of manners on twitter. But here you are. No respect.

[@RobertMJohnson]

she was an unqualified pathological liar with 0 accomplishments who didn't understand the priorities of her bosses, the American People.

[@BalwinderDhaliwal-k2d]

America will be glad to vote for democrats in 2026

[@stevenmaginnis1965]

If martial law isn't declared, the Democratic Party is dissolved, and there is only one GOP candidate per office in the midterms.

[@andrewgibb4814]

If you're given the chance. Let's hope so.

[@picudopr]

I hope is NOT TOOLATE!!!

[@rottenapple9855]

Lol Hahahha Hah lollll hahaha

[@skyboy1956]

keep believing that. I'm sure you believed America would vote Democrat in 2024 because that's what the media told you to believe.

[@nadinehenry-g4v]

Thank you Steve...

[@tinasummers4578]

Yes Thank u Steve❤❤❤❤❤

[@GraysonGatsby-z2e]

This will not be sweet potato hitler’s last term either. It will be worse than most pundits predicted.

[@cathichristian4142]

It feels similar to 9/11 when the country was shocked because we were attacked. We knew there were threats and some attempts to attack us on our own land but we could not imagine how bad it could be until it happened.

[@toddjohnson7572]

I disagree. However, if Trump was 68 instead of 78, then I'd be worried on that front.

[@pjc87guy]

@@toddjohnson7572 Vance was selected for a reason and he wrote the preface to project 2025

[@elisafrye2115]

@@pjc87guyYES! Vance terrifies me-he is every bit as vile as Trump, but younger-HE will have years to develop his toxic New Fascist States of Amurica. 😢😊

[@GraysonGatsby-z2e]

@@toddjohnson7572I hope you are right.

[@danielbreid8439]

What good does it do for us Democrats or progressives to read and understand the issues when we have to deal with people who don’t read and don’t understand the issues and literally accept every time. Fox News tells them that it’s the Democrats fault?

[@RobertMJohnson]

you don't understand a thing. the american people just told you that on election day and you're still in denial like an insolent toddler

[@pjc87guy]

@@RobertMJohnson then explain it to us, oh great one, instead of insulting and saying nothing but nanananana/

[@RobertMJohnson]

@@pjc87guydude. The f? First of all, being a progressive is like being a clueless fool. What on earth are your values? Allowing surgeons to mutilate minors and allowing women to murder the unborn and to see everyone racially? You just got an absolute ass whoopin on Election Day. Kamala lost all 7 swing states. All 7. Why aren’t you asking questions-deep questions such as “what am I missing and what did I get wrong?” Where’s your humility and open-mindedness?

[@danielbreid8439]

@ neither candidate got a majority of eligible voters, in fact the largest group is the one that didn’t vote because they don’t think either candidate will help their situation. Nearly 40% of eligible voters chose not to vote.

[@Snowboardjedi892]

You both are among the few voices that remain consistent and correct.

[@stlrfn3190]

@@that1appleNeither predicted Trump would lose. In fact Parkman showed that Trump had a slight lead right before the election. Put that in your lying MAGA pipe & smoke it.

[@TWILS02119]

American public, stop blaming everyone else. You need to take responsibility for voting this bum in. You were warned constantly every single day for 4 years. You experienced him for 4 years. You must take some responsibility for this bullshit, American public. Thank you for your insight Steve… Great reporting David.

[@carolkelly8848]

You are right. This is on the voters for putting him back into office.

[@worldpeace8187]

COLLECTIVELY WE CAN DO THIS!!! Thank you to Steve & David- please do this often we need these discussions - guide us through this to VICTORY 🇺🇸🇺🇸🗽🗽🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@albertschepis]

I've always appreciated Steve's forthright criticism of the Trump movement, what's wrong with what's going on, what's coming and what we can do about it. First thing is be informed - his podcast The Warning With Steve Schmidt is a good place to start.

[@Wsully2659]

“Those who want to reap the benefits of this great nation must bear the fatigue of supporting it.” -Thomas Paine

[@2giantmonsters]

1:54 that’s right. The Declaration of Independence says if the people determine that the government is detrimental to our right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, then we as the people have the duty to abolish that government for a better one.

[@andrewshanaghan6797]

Fasism and caos😮...who could have guessed.....oh that's right the whole f . . . ing world.

[@facehugger3]

fascism* chaos*. It's actually in the title in big letters if you look.

[@andrewshanaghan6797]

@facehugger3 your not very bright are you? Think about it...see how long it takes to click.

[@skeletor2994]

​@andrewshanaghan6797 You have no idea what he said, do you?

[@richanalytics33]

The entire world wanted Trump. This narrative that you guys keep pushing is why you guys are losing voters and ultimately with continue to lose elections.

[@DvD811]

In the Lunatic Leftist Dumbocracy UNDERSTANDING and Thinking are capital sins

[@MyBoyBucky]

I wish Trump supporters could learn their lesson without forcing us to learn it with them. Stupid games.

[@RobertMJohnson]

because you're a coward, a victim and a vahj

[@HocusPocus6969]

People need to study up on what a national strike is. Has never happened in the US, but has in other countries. If enough of us refuse to go to work and service any debt our voices will get heard.

[@peterrobinson1041]

we had thhe Winnipeg strike in 1919

[@neilbond2483]

Take heed of what Steve is saying here America

[@TeddyMonka-d1g]

Why? It turned out to be total nonsense during Trump‘s first term. If I recall, Steve warned that Trump would become dictator. That didn’t happen. Last I recall, we had an election at the end of Trump’s first term.

[@RobertMJohnson]

do you think you'll be in jail soon for being a dissident?

[@janetdidonato9963]

What a superb and concise summing up of what lurks and percolates beneath the surface of this swamp. The man is a towering intellect in the best sense of the word.

[@rosieE121]

I like Biden but I can also understand Harris as VP not wanting to say anything to undermine Biden's authority in the last days of his administration.

[@PATMCKEON007]

OMG David, Please have Steve on again & again, We need to hear more from him ‼️ Great message 💙 Thanks David 🎆

[@teawithq3351]

As a European I can tell you we are waiting for this disaster with baited breath. As we move from under the protective umbrella of the US we'll get wet but be assured we'll never rely on it again.

[@Nutty_commenter]

Bated breath. Sorry, spelling nerd here🩵

[@LibtardLunacy]

Good, kick rocks bish ... we don't need you ... good luck!

[@jjnelson3232]

GOODBYE! I hate Maga but also don't like gleeful Europeans hoping for America downfall.

[@RobertMJohnson]

there's war on your continent while Americans are planning on life only getting better. why do you think you have credibility of any kind?

[@cynthia-n9w]

I love Steve. Always have, and always will. EVERYONE should listen closely.

[@NYCDurrani]

Bot account

[@JC-kf7tv]

Actually more then 76m voted against Trump - he didn't get 50% of the actual vote.

[@MarySavage-ml5my]

Just found out that June 22 is Anti-Fascist Struggle Day, observed in Croatia in memory of 22 June 1941 when the first Partisan detachment and the first anti-Fascist unit in this part of Europe were founded in Brezovica Forest near Sisak. In North Macedonia, Oct. 11 is the Day of the People's Uprising when the people rose up in an armed uprising against fascism in 1941.

[@Mnbvcxz-u1i]

If it wasn't "rigged" why is Elon president

[@jayprimo]

Shocker, gonna be 4 years of denying Elections after crying about 2020 being questioned 😂

[@richardlawson6787]

​@@jayprimooh my.....

[@jayprimo]

@@richardlawson6787 I'd say I wish DJ stepped behind the curtains from here on out to avoid this drama, but facts are the minute he's gone they'll all be back to calling Mitt Romney a racist just as fast as you can say MAGA 🤣

[@TeddyMonka-d1g]

You sound like Trump in 2020. Is that your intent?

[@jayprimo]

@@TeddyMonka-d1g When you are consumed by hate, you will become everything you claim to despise

[@glamourinc]

I'm so tired and tapped out. I knocked so many doors and phone banked and this election is the most devastating. I'm still in huge shock. Im also so worried for those affected by this election who were on the right side of history.

[@richardlawson6787]

Thanks if every democrat had bothered to vote kamala had it won..now we must watch the train wreck

[@cathichristian4142]

Me too! What really sent me over the edge was that we lost the Senate and the House. If it was just the presidency I would not be in so much fear but I am sick about what this country has done to itself.

[@Positively46]

Thank you! Take a break, we all are. But never let that stop you from fighting again. 💙

[@jordandthornburg]

@@glamourinc Go live your life and build one worth having. You’re going to be fine.

[@glamourinc]

@jordandthornburg everyday

[@RobertSweeney-fz1nb]

Kamala is a GREAT WOMAN!!! I feel bad for her. What a MESS!!!???

[@nelsonl.8344]

I seem to find myself face palming every day at the idea that Americans made this man President, twice!!

[@williamthomas267]

It'll be worse than we can imagine... think no Constitution, no guardrails, no protests, limited social media and the end of Independent news shows. Got anyone's attention?

[@Amb252]

He can't do that the constitution is in place for a reason

[@gabrielday9519]

​@Amb252 Right!He'll try, but he'll be met with strong resistance.

[@sylviagoodman6008]

Some folk don't believe anything until it happens...slow learners!

[@sylviagoodman6008]

You're kidding right? The constitution or any other law only means anything if they are respected and/or obeyed!

[@richardlawson6787]

Now trump will have both the house and Senate plus supreme court..he will literally be untouchable..he could pull out a gun and shoot someone and no repercussions.. add in his worsening dementia and its gonna be a train wreck

[@tmcd5049]

"There are conservative scumbags, and there are progressive scumbags". Too true, but there are far, far more of the former than the later, and usually to a greater degree!

[@skyboy1956]

Looks like our scumbags beat your scumbags and now Trump is yo daddy ! !

[@OhGawdHesGotAGun]

Don Jr posted a picture of Zelenskyy, laughingly & flippantly announcing that his "allowance is about to expire". Forgetting the hypocrisy & projection, think for one moment about how incredibly offensive that is. If we needed any further proof about where the money he's spending is coming from, there it is. Don Jr is as sleazy and weak as they come. That Don Jr would dismiss such a struggle as "allowance" is unforgivably crass, arrogant, wrong, and infuriating. I hope gets to meet some Ukrainians fighting the frontlines personally. But "lines" to Don Jr mean something totally different, don't they. I hope they're able to "convince" him of his hypocrisy. In fact, I think he should have a casual 'conversation' with Kyiv's mayor, Vitali Klitschko. Maybe his honor might help Don Jr learn that words have consequences. Might even prevent Jr's pending cocaine-induced acute myocardial infarction. Without the help of France, Americans wouldn't have come close to succeeding in their revolutionary war. Without the rest of the world fighting Nazism, there wouldn't BE a USA. Allies are necessary. Mutually assured destruction isn't relevant - Putin can launch nukes from anywhere he wants & survive. You just have to not care about your own people. Think he has that covered? Zelenskyy, who will join his countrymen in battle to defend their nation against an invading country based on Putin's boredom & greed. They're fighting for their very lives. Anyone should know that if/when Putin destroys all that is Ukraine, he will continue westward. That's how this works, since human history's been documented. This isn't just a fight for freedom, it's a fight for survival. Ukrainians are, and have been, our allies. That should mean something. They need help, and they need it now. There are 44 nations contributing to their cause, but the USA can help the most & have been. If value has to be shown here, how about the guarantee that Russia will consume and conquer until it's far, FAR more powerful than the USA. Think that snake won't bite? What's been given to help Ukraine has been barely enough to keep these battle-weary people from being overrun. GOP congress, fat from Russian money, are preventing much of what should be headed that way. Russian cruelty is something Americans are completely unaccustomed to. Russia's army fights with no honor, commit blatant savagery. Americans are ignorant to even our own history.

[@ArmenianBishop]

Point made by Schmidt: No people who have campaigned as a Fascist, have not governed as a Fascist.

[@tinasummers4578]

Exactly

[@LibtardLunacy]

Good thing it's America, and we have President Trump to defend us against fascists like these people

[@ct5625]

I'm not American, but I am worried about a potential H5N1 outbreak under your new idiocracy administration. I only hope that other countries can isolate the US in time, and prevent it spreading.

[@heidimueller1039]

Let alone, measles, mumps, whooping cough, small pox, etc., etc.

[@PaulMcGillTV]

As an American, you're gonna need to.

[@TeddyMonka-d1g]

I am an American. You probably should be more worried about Biden authorizing Ukraine to use American missiles inside of Russia. First time in US history that American missiles are touching down in Russia. A nuclear superpower. THE nuclear superpower.

[@patriciagiles5833]

H5N1 is the least of our worries. So far, not spread human to human. I'd be more worried about other infectious diseases.

[@RobertMJohnson]

the US is the envy of the world and every "real" nation wants to trade with us and garner military protection from us. what PLANET are you on?