THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent Trump Seethes Darkly at Media as MAGA Bloodlust at Bombings Boils Over
Dec 3, 2025
In this discussion, political journalist Paul Waldman dives into the dark tactics of the MAGA movement under Trump. He highlights how sadism manifests in administration messaging, particularly with Trump’s recent dehumanizing comments about Somali immigrants. The two also tackle the troubling excitement within MAGA circles over extrajudicial killings, showcasing the disturbing imagery used in their social media strategies. Despite the grim topics, Waldman finds hope in the public backlash against these depravities, suggesting a potential shift in political sentiment.
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Cruelty As Political Theater
- The Trump administration uses social media to spotlight and celebrate cruelty as policy theater.
- That sadistic framing aims to excite supporters and normalize brutality.
Messaging Like A Video Game
- White House videos are edited like hype or first-person shooter games to pump viewers' adrenaline.
- The content blends excitement and humor to make suffering feel entertaining.
Trolling As Official Conduct
- Administration spokespeople adopt juvenile, trolling tones to provoke and delight their base.
- They trade traditional propriety for abusive, provocative messaging as a deliberate tactic.