How I Will Shame King For Meeting Fascist Trump

Steve Schmidt, former strategist for John McCain’s 2008 campaign, delivers a blistering indictment of King Charles III’s upcoming state visit to the U.S., framing it as a moral betrayal of American democracy. Schmidt argues that Charles’s decision to stand alongside Donald Trump—whom he calls a fascist—directly contradicts the legacy of his grandfather, King George VI, who visited the U.S. in 1939 during a time of global crisis and symbolized unity, not appeasement. The episode centers on a 360-degree advertising campaign by Schmidt’s Save America Movement, which will publicly shame the king for legitimizing Trump’s authoritarian tendencies, especially amid Trump’s escalating rhetoric, erratic behavior, and threats to global stability. Schmidt draws a stark parallel between the monarchy’s silence on Andrew’s Epstein ties and Trump’s own moral failures, calling the visit a 'despicable moment' for the crown. He predicts a historic Democratic victory in 2026 that will not be a celebration of the party itself, but a mandate to stop corruption, restore constitutional order, and end MAGA’s influence. The episode ends with a haunting call to action: that history will judge not just Trump, but every American who failed to say 'no' to him.