Bulwark Takes MAGA’s Sad Attempt to Weaponize Sidney Sweeney
Aug 5, 2025
The podcast dives into Megyn Kelly's criticism of Beyoncé, spotlighting a trend of right-wing outrage targeting women for political gain. It highlights the absurdity of pitting celebrities like Sydney Sweeney against each other. The discussion critically examines the media's role in exaggerating celebrity controversies and encourages a move past divisive identity politics. Tim Miller sheds light on the racist undertones and clickbait tactics driving the MAGA culture wars, urging Democrats not to engage with such distractions.
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MAGA's Divisive Culture War Tactic
- MAGA tries to create fake conflicts by pitting popular women like Sydney Sweeney and Beyonce against each other. - This culture war tactic divides the country using manufactured outrage for political advantage.
Megyn Kelly's Racist Critique
- Megyn Kelly uses racist dog whistles to criticize Beyonce's Levi's ad. - She falsely claims black success is always due to white influence, weaponizing racism for clicks.
Beyonce's Multidimensional Identity
- Beyonce embodies diverse identities and artistic expressions across her career. - Megyn Kelly's one-note criticism fails to capture Beyonce's multifaceted persona.