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By Kate Riga
February 11, 2019 9:37 am
GOP operative and never-Trumper Steve Schmidt stormed out of the podcast he helped found when asked about his role advising former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz on a possible presidential bid.
According to a Sunday Daily Beast report, Schmidt was unhappy about the premise of the episode from the beginning and cursed for several minutes about having to defend himself.
Even after he calmed down enough to do the interview, it didnt take long for him to explode again while discussing Sen. Elizabeth Warrens (D-MA) tax plan.
Will Derek Jeter or another athlete not hit another home run because theyre going to get taxed at 70? co-host Adam Levine asked. Whats the economic behavior that he thinks is anti-growth, other than his own pocket?
This is bullshit, Schmidt said. Im not doing this.
He took off his headset and left the set. Soon after, per the Daily Beast, he threatened to sue the studio for airing the interview, then offered to buy the recording after his threat fell flat.
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Dennis Donovan
(18,770 posts)It sounds a bit like a nervous breakdown.
duforsure
(11,885 posts)His decision to work for the billionaire Schultz, and his credibility is taking a nosedive for it. Schmidt won't be with him long, especially helping trump by doing this.
donkeypoofed
(2,187 posts)I just dont get it !
DeminPennswoods
(15,278 posts)for hire. Schmidt and Bill Burton are two who found jobs with Schultz.
eShirl
(18,490 posts)1.) He's a Republican
2.) He thought Sarah Palin would be a good running mate/vice president.