The Warning with Steve Schmidt Steve Schmidt: Why MAGA Lost Its Mind
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Feb 3, 2026 A brisk takedown of MAGA’s culture war against artists and entertainers. Clips and commentary highlight attacks on Bad Bunny, media figures, and the Grammys. Discussion centers on political fear of art, immigration rhetoric tied to culture, and why artistic influence threatens power.
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Turning Point USA's Posthumous Rally
- Steve Schmidt recounts Turning Point USA's massive event and merchandise sales after Charlie Kirk's death.
- He uses this to mock MAGA's priorities and the movement's spectacle.
MAGA's Dismissal Of Artists
- Steve Schmidt highlights MAGA figures dismissing artists as uninformed and unvalued voices.
- He presents these comments as evidence of MAGA's contempt for cultural influence.
Corey Lewandowski On Immigration Rhetoric
- Steve Schmidt plays clips of Corey Lewandowski claiming Americans are 'not animals' and promoting self-deportation incentives.
- He uses these clips to illustrate MAGA rhetoric on immigration and lawfulness.