The Warning with Steve Schmidt

Steve Schmidt & Harry Dunn: "Donald Trump Is Unhinged And Evil"

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Mar 21, 2026
Harry Dunn, former U.S. Capitol Police officer and congressional candidate, recounts his service and fight for accountability. He discusses confronting MAGA colleagues, using lawful powers to demand answers, and plans to prioritize impeachment and oversight. They debate Trump’s rhetoric, risks of wider conflict, economic pressures, and restoring adult leadership in Washington.
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ANECDOTE

From Capitol Officer To Congressional Candidate

  • Harry Dunn ran for Congress after physically fighting to protect the Capitol on January 6 and continuing to speak out as a citizen.
  • He emphasizes moving from frontline protector to elected official to use constitutional authority to hold perpetrators accountable.
INSIGHT

Accountability Restores Checks And Everyday Stability

  • Harry Dunn believes restoring congressional checks and balances is core to stopping authoritarian overreach by the Trump administration.
  • He links accountability to everyday issues like unaffordable healthcare and middle-class strain under policies rewarding billionaires.
INSIGHT

Use Maximum Lawful Power To Counter Historic Abuses

  • Steve Schmidt and Harry Dunn agree maximal lawful constitutional powers should be used to counter historic abuses of power.
  • Dunn argues Trump seeks dictatorship and that his re-election would remove future voter accountability for his actions.
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