Bulwark Takes MAGA Media Is Cutting Trump Loose
Sep 5, 2025
Will Sommer, a Bulwark contributor and expert on right-wing media, joins Andrew Egger, political analyst, to dissect the shifting dynamics of MAGA media. They reveal how key influencers are increasingly turning against Trump, signaling significant changes ahead. The discussion includes insights on James O'Keefe's latest sting operation targeting Republicans and the ethical dilemmas posed by biased reporting. As tensions rise within the conservative movement, the hosts predict a turbulent road for Trump and his allies as they approach upcoming primary races.
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Rising Creators Moving Beyond Constant Trump Praise
- Will Sommer sees younger MAGA creators distancing from constant Trump praise to find new topics and audiences.
- This shift signals a possible turn in right-wing media toward post-Trump positioning.
Trump Devotion Became A New Right-Wing Piety
- Andrew Egger notes right-wing media's currency shifted from transgression to Trump devotion as a new piety.
- He argues some creators now gain credibility by breaking from reflexive Trump loyalty.
Policy Events Prompt Media Reassessment Of Trump
- Sam Stein and Will Sommer link moments like Epstein and Iran bombing to cracks in uncritical MAGA support.
- They say those events made some right media see Trump as failing to deliver their priorities.