THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent MAGA Rage at “No Kings” Boils Over—and It Quickly Backfires on Trump
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Oct 14, 2025 Jill Lawrence, a seasoned political writer for The Bulwark, joins to dissect the GOP's furious response to the upcoming 'No Kings' protests. She reveals how the labeling of protesters as terrorists reflects a coordinated fear-driven tactic. The conversation dives into the growing normalization of military responses to civilian protests and the detrimental effects of MAGA policies on their own base. Ultimately, Jill emphasizes that this backlash could energize legitimate turnout, exposing GOP rhetoric as divisive and ineffective.
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Coordinated Demonization Backfires
- Republicans coordinated demonizing language about the October 18 protests, labeling peaceful demonstrators as terrorists and agitators.
- That coordination likely aims to suppress dissent but may instead mobilize larger turnout against Trump.
Counter Smears With Massive Turnout
- Turnout is the best response to being labeled extremists: show up in large, peaceful numbers to counter the smear.
- Massive, peaceful demonstrations produce public opinion pressure that GOP fears more than violence.
National Guard Escalation Risks Violence
- Deploying the National Guard to suppress protests normalizes militarized responses and escalates tensions in urban areas.
- Armed troops amid peaceful demonstrations create a powder keg that benefits those seeking conflict.