The Slow Newscast Donald Trump and Marjorie Taylor Greene: The MAGA divorce
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Jan 6, 2026 In this podcast, investigative reporter Stephen Armstrong delves into the surprising fallout between Donald Trump and his once staunch ally, Marjorie Taylor Greene. He explores Greene's dramatic criticisms following Trump's actions regarding Venezuela, marking a potential rift in the MAGA movement. Armstrong recounts Greene’s shift from fervent support to opposition, her controversial past with QAnon, and the implications of her resignation. The conversation touches on the broader consequences for the GOP as it grapples with conspiracism and the evolving definition of MAGA.
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Rise Of A MAGA Power Broker
- Marjorie Taylor Greene rose as a prominent MAGA ally who openly defended Donald Trump and viral conspiracy beliefs.
- Her early loyalty framed her as a bridge between internet conspiracism and mainstream GOP politics.
From Gym Owner To Conspiracy Candidate
- Nicky Wolfe describes Greene's viral evolution from fitness posts to QAnon activism and street confrontations.
- Greene even accosted Parkland survivor David Hogg to promote claims he was an actor.
How QAnon Entered Congress
- QAnon functioned as a sprawling conspiracy ecosystem that amplified fringe ideas into political mobilisation.
- That ecosystem helped elect figures like Greene who spoke the movement's language without dog-whistling.