Bulwark Takes Right-Wing Media Won’t Let Trump De-Escalate Minneapolis
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Jan 28, 2026 Will Sommer, investigative reporter who tracks right-wing media, breaks down MAGA media reactions to the Minneapolis killing. He discusses backlash over enforcement changes. He calls out indifference from certain commentators. He explores how echo chambers normalize violence and shape White House choices.
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Media Frames Compromise As Weakness
- Right-wing media resists any perceived moderation because they see compromise as weakness and expect maximum enforcement.
- That stance pressures the administration to maintain harsh policies even when politically risky.
Indifference To Civilian Harm
- Many right-wing commentators show indifference or even approval toward violence against protesters.
- Will Sommer calls this a bloodthirsty strand that prioritizes crushing enemies over empathy.
Echo Chamber Misleads The White House
- Loud pro-enforcement voices create a feedback loop that can mislead the administration about political risk.
- Will Sommer warns that media cocooning gives false comfort to keep policies despite backlash.