Steve Schmidt
Steve Schmidt is a prominent American political strategist and commentator, best known for his role as a senior strategist for the 2008 presidential campaign of John McCain. He co-founded the Lincoln Project, a political action committee aimed at defeating Donald Trump and his allies, positioning himself as a vocal critic of Trumpism and the Republican Party's shift under Trump's influence. Schmidt is recognized for his insightful commentary on political issues, frequently appearing on various media outlets to discuss political strategy and the state of American democracy.
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Steve Schmidt was quoted regarding Lindsey Graham's legacy and his relationship with power.
Sara Haines and Ana Navarro slam online cheers for Graham's death
United States· 2026-07-13
Steve Schmidt called Graham a 'lonely and unprincipled man who betrayed his country for power.'
Lindsey Graham's sudden death mocked with 'good riddance' postsUnited States· 2026-07-12
Steve Schmidt noted the unprecedented use of a crime to consolidate political power against opposition.
How Trump is seizing on Charlie Kirk’s killing for a campaign of vengeance | Donald Trump
United Kingdom· 2025-09-20
Steve Schmidt described the day of the Kirk shooting as a dark day in the United States.
Assassination in Utah, school shooting in Colorado: one day in US gun violence | US gun controlUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-13
Steve Schmidt criticized Democrats for not taking advantage of Trump's weaknesses.
‘The ghost of Epstein is haunting Trump’s presidency’: inside the ‘Maga’ revolt | Donald TrumpUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-19
Chuck Todd appeared on Steve Schmidt's podcast to discuss the Democrats' loss in the 2024 election.
Chuck Todd claims it's a 'myth' that Joe Biden was an 'incredible family man'United States· 2025-03-04
