Bulwark Takes

Okay, What's REALLY Going on With Benny Johnson?

Dec 8, 2025
The podcast dives into the sensational feud between Benny Johnson and Milo Yiannopoulos, opening a window into the chaotic realm of right-wing politics. Allegations about Benny's sexuality spark sparks while George Santos stuns as a voice of reason. The hosts explore the implications of this infighting for the legacy of TPUSA and question the ethics surrounding outing. They dissect how sexuality is weaponized for influence, revealing a tangled web of personal and political motives driving the drama.
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INSIGHT

Factional Battle Over MAGA Influence

  • The Milo vs. Benny spat is part of a broader factional fight over who controls the MAGA/TPUSA legacy.
  • Factions weaponize personal attacks to delegitimize rivals and claim leadership of the movement.
ANECDOTE

Milo's Public Outing On Podcasts

  • Milo publicly accused Benny of secret gay encounters while mocking his family-image posts.
  • The exchange played out on podcasts and prompted legal-threat talk and public apologies from platforms.
INSIGHT

Provocation Over Legal Prudence

  • Milo shows little fear of libel despite legal risk and uses provocative claims as leverage.
  • Will Sommer and Tim Miller note this strategy amplifies factional aims rather than a sincere moral concern.
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