The Warning with Steve Schmidt Steve Schmidt: Trump Will Use This War to Hide
Mar 12, 2026
They discuss a Kentucky primary tied to demands for releasing Epstein files and what that fight reveals about protecting powerful allies. A clip from a rally is dissected to show political endorsements as shields from scrutiny. The conversation shifts to a deadly strike in Iran and how denials and shifting narratives may be used to obscure larger cover ups and the human cost of war.
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Epstein Files Drive A Local Political Test
- Steve Schmidt links Trump's inner circle and billionaire allies to efforts that protect powerful abusers instead of victims.
- He highlights Thomas Massie's demand to release Epstein files as the core conflict shaping a Kentucky congressional race.
Rally Moment That Signaled Loyalty Over Inquiry
- Steve Schmidt recounts Trump's rally introducing Ed Galrin as a preferred candidate to oppose Thomas Massie.
- He describes Galrin's Navy SEAL trident moment as a pledge to defend Trump and avoid investigating Epstein-related allegations.
War Casualties And Political Evasion
- Schmidt connects a wartime strike that killed many children to a tendency for Trump to deny responsibility and shift blame.
- He notes Trump's public contradictions claiming Iran caused the school strike despite reports saying the U.S. was responsible.