The MeidasTouch Podcast MAGA gets UNCOVERED in New Hit MeidasTouch Series
Jun 3, 2023
Ron Filipkowski, a former federal prosecutor known for exposing extremism, joins journalist Anthony Davis to delve into the hidden propaganda of the MAGA movement. They explore the troubling rise of political extremism and how misinformation shapes voter beliefs. The discussion highlights the alarming changes in political rhetoric and the impact of social media on public perception. They also analyze infighting within the Republican Party as Trump and DeSantis navigate their shifting support bases.
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Covering Trump
- Ignoring dangerous threats like Trump allows complacency, enabling fascism's rise.
- Mainstream media's coverage of Trump should include his extreme statements, not wall-to-wall coverage.
Amplifying Voices
- Unlike the left, the right never suggests suppressing voices like AOC or Joe Biden.
- The left sometimes mistakenly avoids amplifying extreme right-wing figures, fearing it gives them publicity.
Trump vs. McEnany
- Trump criticized Kayleigh McEnany, causing a firestorm on right-wing Twitter.
- This attack is significant because McEnany, unlike other Trump targets, is widely liked within the MAGA movement.