This is why even the NeverTrump Republicans are pure trash who should never be trusted.

1. Who is the person advising former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz to run for president as an independent?

It’s Steve Schmidt, John McCain’s campaign manager in 2008

Schultz can’t win but Schmidt can certainly make a lot of money

— Judd Legum (@JuddLegum) January 28, 2019

3. August 2018: “Steve Schmidt’s public break from the GOP and quiet departure from his corporate PR gig earlier this summer are fueling speculation in Republican circles that that he’ll advise a presidential bid by his longtime client, former Starbucks chief Howard Schultz”

— Judd Legum (@JuddLegum) January 28, 2019

5. If you are wondering how Schmidt, who presents himself as an uncompromising opponent of Trump, could be backing a campaign that could help Trump get reelected remember: Schmidt was Dick Cheney’s spokesperson

He helped spin torture

This is nothing

— Judd Legum (@JuddLegum) January 28, 2019