THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent Marjorie Taylor Greene Humiliates Trump over Reiner as MAGA Cracks Up
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Dec 16, 2025 
Alex Shephard, a senior editor at The New Republic and expert on MAGA politics, joins to discuss a surprising shift within the MAGA movement. After Trump’s controversial remarks on Rob Reiner’s death, Marjorie Taylor Greene’s empathetic response struck a chord, highlighting divisions among loyalists. Shephard explains how Greene’s insight into Trump’s waning influence might forecast trouble for him, as dissent grows and even his pollsters sound alarms. The conversation reveals unfolding rifts in MAGA that could reshape future politics.
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Trump's Reaction Deepens Rhetoric Debate
- Donald Trump's response to the Reiner murders was widely seen as despicable and politically damaging.
- Alex Shephard says it highlights a debate about rhetoric and the right's concern about celebrating violence.
Greene's Measured Rebuke Stuns MAGA
- Marjorie Taylor Greene posted a measured, heartfelt reply that contrasted sharply with Trump's cruelty.
- Alex Shephard says her response functioned as a forceful takedown without directly naming Trump.
Greene Sees Trump As Disconnected Leader
- Greene recognizes Trump is disconnected from MAGA's stated priorities and voters' needs.
- Shephard argues that her critiques expose Trump's failure to deliver on economic promises.
