The Warning with Steve Schmidt Steve Schmidt: Kristi Noem Will Answer to America
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Feb 16, 2026 Sharp critique of claims about stolen elections and the lack of evidence behind them. Warnings about potential use of federal agents to intimidate voters and questions about policing near polling places. Examination of rhetoric that frames certain voters as the "right" ones and calls for public accountability. Urgent focus on threats to democratic norms and the need for political renewal.
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MAGA Aims To Pick Voters Not Outcomes
- Steve Schmidt warns that MAGA's aim is to control who votes rather than accept democratic choice.
- He frames Kristi Noem's comment as revealing a core MAGA conviction that threatens elections.
Noem Evades Specific Fraud Examples
- Kristi Noem dodges providing concrete examples when asked about Arizona voter fraud.
- She offers vague scenarios like mobile homes and boats as registration addresses instead of fraud evidence.
Noem Portrayed As Dangerous And Untrustworthy
- Steve Schmidt calls Noem dangerous and a pathological liar based on her rhetoric and actions.
- He presents her as someone who fetishizes cruelty and cannot be trusted with power.