The Political Scene | The New Yorker The Man Who Thinks Trump Should Be King
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Jun 5, 2025 Ava Kofman, a staff writer for The New Yorker, dives into the controversial ideas of Curtis Yarvin, a right-wing blogger advocating for a monarchy in America. She discusses Yarvin's influence on conservative politics and tech elites, highlighting how his blend of humor and serious critique resonates with younger audiences. Kofman explores the paradox of challenging democratic norms while gaining traction in today’s political landscape, raising questions about the implications of such radical thought on governance.
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Yarvin's Extreme Influence Emerges
- Curtis Yarvin is dismayed by the Trump administration's half measures, feeling they are too weak for his vision.
- His extreme monarchist ideas have shifted from fringe to influential among right-wing and tech elites.
Yarvin's Rise from Tech to Blogging
- Yarvin was a gifted tech worker fascinated by old political books on Google Books.
- He wrote influential blogs as Menchus Moldbug, gaining a cult following and meetups.
Yarvin’s Distinct Neoreactionary Worldview
- Yarvin’s neoreactionary views reject human equality and democracy as flawed.
- He imagines a monarchist, technocratic society without religious motives, valuing efficiency.