Tech Won't Save Us The Growing Divide Between MAGA and Big Tech w/ Tina Nguyen
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Oct 2, 2025 
Tina Nguyen, a senior reporter at The Verge and author of The MAGA Diaries, delves into the intricate rifts within the far-right and their relationship with Big Tech. She discusses how the MAGA movement's long-held tech priorities clash with ideological differences and why figures like Trump and Elon Musk have caused tensions. Tina also explores the implications of AI and the rise of conservative tech platforms, revealing the movement's fears and ambitions. Expect insights into the evolving dynamics between nationalism, technology, and faith.
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Fundamental Distrust Between MAGA And Tech
- MAGA distrusts big tech because techs' motives are seen as profit-driven and easily reversible.
- That distrust runs deep into moral and cultural differences beyond policy disagreements.
Reporter’s Path Into The Right-Wing World
- Tina Nguyen described her path from Claremont to reporting on right-wing influencers and joining The Verge.
- She used those experiences to explain why tech coverage fit her beat better than politics.
Numbers-First Tech Versus Values-First MAGA
- Tech leaders sought to align with Trump but their operating logic—"numbers go up"—clashes with MAGA values.
- That gap makes MAGA skeptical of tech's loyalty when political winds change.
