TRIGGERnometry Why MAGA Is At War With Itself - Dinesh D'Souza
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Oct 26, 2025 
Dinesh D'Souza, a conservative author and filmmaker, dives deep into the fractures within the MAGA movement. He explores how polarization is rooted in economic dislocation and cultural shifts, intensifying youth anger and conspiracy thinking. D'Souza discusses the aggressive 'scorched earth' tactics emerging in modern politics, contrasting them with past debate cultures. He also highlights the ideological homogeneity in universities and the complexities of handling extremist rhetoric in today's media landscape. Furthermore, he addresses the ongoing ideological battle regarding Israel and the rise of Islamist extremism.
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Goals, Not Means, Are Driving Polarisation
- Political conflict now divides Americans over ends, not just means, making compromise harder.
- When goals differ fundamentally, traditional negotiation frameworks break down quickly.
Economics Plus Culture Fuels Rage
- Economic betrayal fuels radicalisation among young people who feel the system cheated them.
- Cultural and moral cleavages (identity vs. external moral code) compound the economic grievances.
FBI Probe After His Obama Film
- D'Souza recounts being prosecuted after his Obama film and seeing the FBI scrutinise his bank records.
- He concluded politics had become "gangsterized" and opponents treated as enemies to be taken down.
