The Warning with Steve Schmidt Steve Schmidt: Five Years Later, America Is in Crisis
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Jan 6, 2026 The fifth anniversary of January 6th sparks a deep dive into its implications for American democracy. The discussion reveals a disturbing erosion of checks and balances, positioning the nation in a constitutional crisis. Fascism is explored as a looming threat amid weak democratic structures, while the failures of party leadership ahead of the 2024 elections are scrutinized. A strong call to action emphasizes the need to reclaim constitutional ground against tyranny, urging listeners to remain vigilant in the face of potential authoritarianism.
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Peaceful Transfer Of Power Broken
- Steve Schmidt argues January 6th broke the peaceful transition of power that had held since 1797.
- He frames that rupture as the moment the American republic was functionally destroyed.
Prediction Of January 6th
- Steve Schmidt recounts predicting the January 6th attack in September 2020 and calling it inevitable.
- He connects that prediction to the consequence of a president declaring an election stolen.
Checks And Balances Have Collapsed
- Schmidt says the country never recovered because Donald Trump 'got away with the coup.'
- He concludes that checks and balances are effectively gone under current leadership.