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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Quick takeaways
- Right-wing media is actively pushing the narrative of a potential Democratic election theft in 2024 to prepare Trump's supporters for contesting a loss.
- Mainstream news organizations are criticized for failing to clearly communicate Trump's authoritarian intentions and the threat he poses to democratic institutions, highlighting an institutional shortcoming in mainstream news coverage.
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Right-Wing Media's Narrative of Election Fraud
Right-wing media, including Fox News and other MAGA-friendly outlets, are actively pushing the narrative that Democrats plan to steal the election in 2024. This strategy aims to prepare Trump's supporters for contesting a potential loss and reversing it by any means necessary. The constant barrage of messages includes claims of Democratic election fraud and the portrayal of Joe Biden as a threat, all echoing Trump's sentiment that an election loss would be due to fraud and justify political violence if needed.
