The Warning with Steve Schmidt Steve Schmidt: Trump Cannot Be Saved
7 snips
Feb 23, 2026 Sharp dissection of a pro-Trump interview and the distortions used to defend his behavior. Nuclear posture with Iran and agency missteps get blunt attention. Fraud, charity scams, and family crypto schemes are called out. Political rhetoric is examined as revealing admission rather than defense.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Trump Approval Sliding Toward Historic Lows
- Donald Trump's approval has collapsed to roughly 35% and is headed toward the high-20s, reflecting voters judging whether his presidency made their lives better or worse.
- Steve Schmidt cites polling trends and predicts Trump will reach George W. Bush/Richard Nixon territory by end of March, explaining low persuadable-voter sentiment.
Record, Not Rhetoric, Drives Voter Judgment
- Steve Schmidt argues Trump's record is objectively worse for most Americans, linking policy outcomes to falling approval.
- He contrasts Vance's optimistic rhetoric with concrete examples of fraud convictions and Trump's businesses collapsing under legal scrutiny.
MAGA Messaging Centers On Law And Order Claims
- J.D. Vance framed immigration enforcement as protecting communities and removing sex offenders, defending Trump administration actions.
- Steve Schmidt plays clips where Vance insists enforcement equals protecting Americans, showing MAGA messaging focuses on fear and law-and-order claims.