Facts Over Fear

The Women Powering Trump's Political Machine

Mar 17, 2026
Jess Britvich, former social worker and cultural commentator, explores how prominent women are shaping MAGA power. She breaks down online trends like trad wife messaging, the tradeoffs of gender for racial power, and the rise of women-run political initiatives. The conversation highlights shifting roles, militarized projects in Latin America, and youth-targeting strategies in schools.
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INSIGHT

Patriarchal Bargaining Explains Female MAGA Power

  • Women in the Trump movement often gain power by upholding patriarchy rather than challenging it.
  • Jess Britvich calls this patriarchal bargaining and warns many women trade gender solidarity for alignment with white supremacy.
INSIGHT

White Supremacy Trumps Gender Solidarity

  • Aligning with whiteness often grants more power than gender solidarity in U.S. politics.
  • Jess Britvich argues these women are 'trading their gender for their race,' actively amplifying white supremacist talking points.
ANECDOTE

Kristi Noem Moved To Shield Of The Americas

  • Kristi Noem was replaced as Homeland Security Secretary and moved to lead the newly created Shield of the Americas.
  • Natalie Bencivenga highlights concerns this U.S.-led coalition could expand military influence in Latin America without congressional approval.
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