THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent Unhinged MAGA Media Figures Are Already Prepping for Trump’s Next Coup
May 16, 2024
Matt Gertz discusses how right-wing media is laying groundwork to contest election results, portraying Democrats as election stealers. They explore GOP support for Trump's challenges to the rule of law and analyze potential running mates for Trump. The podcast delves into media responses to Trump's threats and the importance of comprehensive coverage to prevent future incidents like the Capitol siege.
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Right-Wing Media's Role
- Trump's 2020 election overturning attempt relied heavily on right-wing media.
- This allowed him to spread false fraud claims and pressure politicians.
Unhinged Ecosystem
- The right-wing media ecosystem remains as potent and detached from reality as in 2020.
- They constantly push narratives of Biden as a dictator and rampant Democratic election fraud.
Bannon's Call to Action
- Steve Bannon's repetition of "The only way they defeat Trump is they steal it" is a call to action.
- He's prepping Trump's base to reject any loss as illegitimate and fight back.