The Warning with Steve Schmidt Steve Schmidt: MAGA Will Not Last Another Election
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Mar 13, 2026 A rapid-fire rundown of a tumultuous week in U.S. politics and global crises. Discussion covers a high-profile political downfall amid alleged corruption. Conversation highlights contradictions between peace promises and aggressive policy. Analysis connects rising gasoline prices to geopolitical winners and warns of mounting risks of wider conflict.
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Kristi Noem Public Fall From Power
- Kristi Noem was publicly and abruptly discarded by Donald Trump after loyalty failed to protect her.
- Steve Schmidt describes Noem losing perks, power, and facing exposure that could lead to prison for alleged corruption.
Promises of Peace Clash With Rising Gas Prices
- Trump’s campaign promises of peace and low gas collided with reality as conflict with Iran accelerated and fuel prices rose.
- Steve Schmidt links rising gas prices directly to Trump's foreign policy missteps and Putin’s geopolitical gain.
Early Days Of A Widening International Conflict
- The Iran conflict has escalated into what Steve Schmidt calls the early days of World War III with dozens of countries affected.
- He argues Trump’s contradictory signals—threatening NATO while flattering Russia and aligning with Israel and Saudi Arabia—widen the crisis unpredictably.