The Chris Cuomo Project What “Real Ones” Get Wrong
Dec 23, 2025
The podcast dives into the meaning of being a 'real one' in today's political landscape. Chris Cuomo critiques the performative outrage that defines both sides of the aisle, arguing it prioritizes anger over results. He explores how MAGA’s loyalty to Trump creates a low bar for authenticity, while the left's imitation of this aggression fails to deliver real change. He emphasizes the need for critical thinking and coalition-building over empty hot talk, ultimately redefining what it means to be genuinely authentic.
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Authenticity Became Loyalty And Anger
- “Real one” has shifted from conditional authenticity to unconditional loyalty and performative anger in politics.
- Chris Cuomo argues this cheapens standards and is easily manipulated by opportunists.
Left Mirrors Right’s Outrage Playbook
- The left is imitating the right’s outrage tactics and adopting performative aggression to gain attention.
- Cuomo says this mirrors MAGA’s methods but risks collapsing into the same hollow outcomes.
Prioritize Results Over Viral Outrage
- Avoid rewarding hot talk that lacks real action; prioritize measurable results over viral insults.
- Do focus on policies that deliver stability, affordability, and coalition-building instead of constant outrage.