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The New Right's Distinct Ethos
- The 'new right' blends pre-Reagan authoritarianism with an online, meme-driven culture that appeals to young men.
- Its ethos prizes provocation, isolationism, and state power over classical Reagan-era libertarianism.
Staffer Created Fascist-Themed Campaign Video
- Nate Hodgman, a young DeSantis staffer, had past praise for Nick Fuentes and created a fascist-themed campaign video.
- The revelation tied a rising new-right figure directly to white supremacist symbols and forced his exit from the campaign.
Provocation Escalates Into Policy
- Online 'own the libs' provocation incentivizes ever-edgier rhetoric, which can slide into racism and authoritarian policy preferences.
- That dynamic pushes cultural and policy moves toward silencing opponents using state power.