THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent Trump’s Fox News Allies Suddenly Erupt in Panic as MAGA Lies Fail Him
Aug 14, 2024
Joining the discussion is Steve Benen, author of the insightful book Ministry of Truth, which dives deep into GOP narratives. He highlights the rising anxiety among Fox News personalities as they urge Trump to adopt a more disciplined tone amidst mounting backlash for his attacks on Kamala Harris. The conversation explores the dangerous intersection of misinformation and electoral strategies, revealing how Trump's reliance on falsehoods threatens both his campaign and democratic processes, showcasing the faltering grip of Republican propaganda.
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Fox News Panics Over Trump Attacks
- Fox News personalities panic as Trump's attacks on Kamala Harris backfire.
- They urge Trump to be more disciplined but not to stop lying about Harris.
GOP's Failing Narrative Strategy
- GOP creates narratives to overwrite public memory of recent events.
- Their tactics fail now as they scramble to find effective lies.
GOP and Media's Propaganda Loop
- Republican politics and conservative media blur into one entity.
- They coordinate to launder disinformation, rewriting events like January 6th for their base.