The Warning with Steve Schmidt Steve Schmidt: Stephen Miller Will Destroy America
Jan 6, 2026
Stephen Miller's evasive tactics during interviews spark a deep dive into the erosion of democracy. The discussion connects his rhetoric to the January 6th insurrection, raising alarms about a looming authoritarian threat. Schmidt criticizes Miller's 'might makes right' philosophy, contrasting it with the moral lessons of World War II. He further likens Miller to fascist propagandists, warning that such ideologies lead to catastrophic consequences. Urgency permeates the conversation as democracy hangs in the balance.
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Repudiation Of Post‑War Democratic Order
- Steve Schmidt argues Stephen Miller's comments mark a repudiation of the post‑WWII liberal order and its values.
- Schmidt says this rhetoric normalizes might‑makes‑right geopolitics and threatens democratic checks and balances.
Democratic Institutions Under Direct Threat
- Schmidt connects Miller's comments to January 6 and the broader collapse of democratic institutions.
- He warns that without Congress reasserting itself, the U.S. risks becoming governed by Trump and Miller.
Risking Troops For Political Ends
- Schmidt uses the example of American military risk and Delta Force insertion to illustrate reckless power projection.
- He frames Trump's decision as putting many American lives at unnecessary risk for political ends.