THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent Trump’s Threats Darken on Fox News as MAGA Rage over Kirk Boils Over
Sep 15, 2025
Will Sommer, a staff writer for The Bulwark, dives deep into Trump's recent incendiary rhetoric on Fox News, suggesting far-right violence can be justified against the liberal left. He uncovers disturbing implications of Trump's signals, which many far-right individuals may interpret as a call to action. The conversation explores the rising MAGA fury and the potential for organized violence in response to recent events, revealing the escalating nature of political extremism and the urgent need for moderation in today’s charged environment.
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Assassination Framed As Political Opportunity
- Donald Trump is seizing Charlie Kirk's assassination to frame a broader attack on the liberal left.
- The administration treats the shooting as political opportunity rather than a strictly criminal act.
Meme-Laden Motives, Not Clear Ideology
- Tyler Robinson's online activity reads like garbled internet meme culture rather than a clear political manifesto.
- Will Sommer highlights meme references on bullet casings and discord-based activity as evidence of 'internet brain' behavior.
Leader's Words Read As Sanction
- Trump publicly argued right-wing radicals are blameless and often justified as responses to the left.
- Will Sommer warns far-right groups will read that message as a sanction to continue or escalate violence.