The Warning with Steve Schmidt Steve Schmidt & Don Lemon: The Lies Keep Coming
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Mar 26, 2026 Steve Schmidt, a former Republican strategist turned political commentator, weighs in on the Iran crisis and the administration's credibility problems. He dissects mixed messages, media failures, and the risks to global trade. He also examines the political stakes of escalation versus retreat and argues for institutional checks to prevent unchecked power.
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Administration Credibility Collapsed Around War
- Steve Schmidt: The Trump administration has collapsed credibility and lies repeatedly about the war, leaving the country confused and distrustful.
- Schmidt cites 15–20 falsehoods a day and argues no coherent explanation has been given for military aims.
War Lacks Public Support Or Clear Rationale
- Steve Schmidt: This war lacks public support and a clear explanation, making it historically unusual for its low initial approval.
- He observes modern wars almost always begin with broader backing, but this one started with many Americans opposed.
No Embedded Journalists Enables Propaganda
- Steve Schmidt: The White House lacks embedded journalists and relies on choreographed propaganda instead of transparent reporting.
- He warns this absence of frontline journalism lets the administration control the narrative with staged visuals.