“Elmo the Mook, formerly known as Elon Musk…He’s…a non-American starting an America Party.” – Stephen Bannon on his WarRoom Podcast
“The fat, drunken slob called Bannon will go back to prison, and this time for a long time. He has a lifetime of crime to pay for.” – Elon Musk on X
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“‘Mark Levin is a repulsive ghoul whose entire sex life consists of watching other people getting blown up.” – Tucker Carlson on the After Party podcast
“The isolationists, such as “Chatsworth Qatarlson” [Tucker Carlson], are turning on our president…They prefer the likes of Russian President Vladimir Putin.” - Mark Levin in the New York Post
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“[We are working] to make it [legal immigrant workers] cheaper, more efficient, and more effective for those farmers.” Brooke Rollins in Iowa on July 3
“Pam Blondi and Brooke Rollins are 2 of the worst cabinet picks in the Trump admin. I hope they are replaced.” – Laura Loomer on X
As the Trump administration approaches the six-month mark, there are increasing signs of a MAGA civil war. Key figures have expressed growing frustration. On the outer edges, a full-blown revolt is already underway, driven by a range of influencers.
The MAGA movement, a decade on, however, remains the Trump movement. The lockstep loyalty is evident in poll after poll. This was demonstrated when the president managed to garner support from all two GOP House members for his ‘Big Beautiful Bill’. On the number one issue for his supporters— the border —he has more than delivered. When the rank-and-file look around, where else is there to go?
The White House has also showcased the breadth of power at the president’s disposal and what may await future leaders of the MAGA movement. The flag to be captured for the base and key figures is executive power. The MAGA civil war, rather than being a move away from Trump, is an attempt to influence and control the apparatus that sits underneath him. Whether or not this moves from an online firestorm to momentum among grassroots supporters offline will be critical to what unfolds next.
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