Judging Freedom Alastair Crooke : MAGA Split vs the Deep State.
Nov 10, 2025
Alastair Crooke, a former diplomat and geopolitical analyst, delves into the complexities of the MAGA movement and its fractures over Zionism. He highlights how local elections reveal significant voter anger and growing divisions. Crooke also discusses economic frustrations that are radicalizing young adults, along with the impact of AI on job availability. Furthermore, he addresses rising European protests against Israel and the increasing criminalization of pro-Palestine speech. Crooke offers insights into the constraints facing political figures like Trump regarding Zionism.
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MAGA Anger Over Kirk And Epstein
- MAGA activists reacted strongly to Charlie Kirk's assassination and perceive an FBI cover-up implicating figures like Kash Patel.
- That grievance compounds earlier anger over Epstein transparency and fuels internal MAGA splits.
Bifurcated Economy Drives Youth Radicalization
- A bifurcated economy favors a financialized 10% while leaving young people with debt and poor job prospects.
- This structural split fuels radicalization among 20–35 year olds who see no realistic path to homeownership or stable careers.
AI Booms Without Job Creation
- AI investment inflates GDP figures while creating few lasting jobs and empty data-center campuses.
- Markets rise but real employment for younger cohorts stays depressed, deepening social discontent.