Posting Through It 086: Is MAGA Really in Crisis?
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Mar 9, 2026 They debate whether MAGA is collapsing or mutating into something more dangerous. They walk through sagging polls, economic strain, and fracturing coalitions over foreign policy. They explore online radicalization, AI-driven propaganda, and a 4chan corner churning out explicit deepfakes. The conversation highlights rising misogyny, anti-Semitic language, and how chaos could fuel future violence.
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Iran Strikes Didn’t Boost MAGA’s Popularity
- MAGA's Iran strikes failed to produce the usual wartime approval spike.
- NBC and Economist polls show high MAGA support for strikes but overall approval for Trump's Iran handling is only 36% and his net approval is deeply negative.
Economic Pain Is Hollowing Out MAGA Enthusiasm
- Economic indicators that once energized MAGA supporters are weakening their base's enthusiasm.
- Hosts cite job losses tied to tariffs, sliding crypto prices, and looming recession risks as eroding core voter confidence.
Media Stars Are Splitting MAGA Over Israel
- Major MAGA-aligned media figures are fracturing over Israel and Iran, exposing movement rifts.
- Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly criticize the administration’s Israel alignment, shifting large conservative audiences away from unified messaging.
