Summary
The podcast features a discussion on the current political landscape in the United States, focusing on the upcoming midterm elections and the perceived decline of the MAGA movement. The hosts express concern over the behavior and rhetoric of former President Donald Trump, highlighting his apparent cognitive decline and the impact it has on his supporters. They note that many are beginning to distance themselves from Trump and his merchandise, suggesting a shift in public sentiment.
A significant portion of the conversation revolves around the political campaign of Vivek Ramaswamy, who is criticized for a controversial advertisement that attacks his opponent, Amy Acton. The ad, which features Acton's mother making damaging claims about her daughter, is described as one of the lowest points in political advertising. The hosts emphasize the moral implications of such tactics and the broader issues of decency and accountability in politics.
The episode also touches on the failures of mainstream media to adequately cover critical issues, such as military mismanagement and the consequences of political decisions on service members. The hosts call for accountability and a reckoning in the wake of the upcoming elections, urging listeners to engage in the democratic process and vote for decency and integrity.
Show Notes
Steve Schmidt and Dean Blundell welcome Ken Harbaugh for a disturbing discussion of his reporting on American service members allegedly left dangerously exposed during Iranian attacks on U.S. military bases — and the questions surrounding a possible Pentagon cover-up. They also confront Vivek Ramaswamy's vicious attack on Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton, Trump's increasingly erratic behavior, and the corruption engulfing his administration. With the midterms approaching, Steve delivers a forceful warning about accountability, the failures of corporate media, and the power of the American vote. A powerful episode about betrayal, courage and the reckoning ahead. Brought to you by the Save America Movement. Subscribe to The Warning on Substack for free! https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Support The Warning and become a member today! https://www.youtube.com/@thewarningwithsteveschmidt/videos Today's Merch: Democracy Doesn't Do Itself https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/democracy-doesnt-do-itself-yard-sign SUBSCRIBE for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Store: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/ X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSES 🇺🇸 JOIN @SaveAmericaMvmt: The Save America Movement is dedicated to truth, accountability, and the preservation of our democracy. We can't do this without you. 👉 Take action today: TheSaveAmericaMovement.org 🔗 Follow Us & Stay Informed Website: TheSaveAmericaMovement.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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