The Daily Beast Podcast Why Trump Is Putting King Charles in Grave Danger
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Feb 9, 2026 Steve Schmidt, political strategist and co-founder of the Save America Movement, offers a bracing take on Trump’s megalomania and how it warped the GOP. He discusses legal and political reckonings, allegations spreading from the Epstein files, and a bold plan to pressure King Charles to skip a U.S. visit. Short, urgent, and confrontational conversation about power, accountability, and political theater.
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Trump's Legacy Won't Endure
- Steve Schmidt argues Trump displays malignant narcissism and megalomania that will not be honored long-term.
- He predicts Trump's gilded tributes will be removed and his legacy whitewashed over time.
How Palin Got Picked
- Steve Schmidt recounts choosing Sarah Palin as John McCain's running mate and calls it his biggest mistake.
- He describes McCain's impulsive decision and the campaign dynamics that led to her pick.
Party Over Principle Costly
- Schmidt says most Republicans initially opposed Trump but gradually accommodated him for party over country.
- He calls that abdication a collapse of principle and a danger to the Constitution.