The Warning with Steve Schmidt Steve Schmidt: Kneeling Only Makes Trump More Dangerous
Jan 22, 2026
In a fiery discussion, Steve Schmidt critiques Donald Trump's motivations behind his Greenland comments, linking them to broader threats against American citizens. He highlights how Trump's rhetoric insults allies and fuels aggressive police actions. Schmidt warns that appeasing dangerous behavior invites further risks, emphasizing that leniency may provoke violence. His passionate call for recognition of the real threats posed by Trump adds urgency to the conversation, making it a thought-provoking listen.
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Account Of Aggressive Raids In Minneapolis
- Schmidt recounts footage of aggressive law-enforcement actions in Minneapolis with doors kicked in and citizens thrown to the ground.
- He describes agents using tight cuffs, stomping, and pushing faces into the ground under Trump's authority.
Threats Over Greenland Reflect Personal Motives
- Donald Trump publicly threatened to seize Greenland citing minerals and security as motives.
- Steve Schmidt argues those threats reflect personal grievance and make him more dangerous when appeased.
Allied Insults Undermine Shared Sacrifice
- Schmidt ties Trump's insults of allies to disrespect for shared sacrifices in war.
- He warns that those insults undermine alliances and echo historical fascist threats to Europe.