Political Breakdown The Bitter Struggle Within the Conservative Movement
Nov 26, 2025
Zack Beauchamp, a senior correspondent at Vox, dives into the escalating tensions within the conservative movement. He discusses the fractured landscape post-Trump and the fallout from Tucker Carlson's interview with Nick Fuentes, highlighting the alarming rise of anti-Semitism in the right. Beauchamp also examines the Heritage Foundation's internal strife under Kevin Roberts and how populist grievances, like the Epstein files, shape Republican strategies. Insightful contrasts between Jewish voters and Christian Zionists add depth to the conversation.
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Conservative Movement Is Fragmenting
- The Republican movement shows growing fractures that Trump can no longer paper over.
- Internal jockeying now centers on the future direction of conservatism, not just White House power.
Fuentes Is A New-Level Extremist
- Nick Fuentes represents an unusually overt, aggressive strain of anti-Semitism gaining traction online.
- His prominence exposes tensions between old conservative limits and a radical online base.
Carlson Prioritizes Online Clout
- Tucker Carlson's interview was a calculated move to retain authority among a very online right-wing audience.
- Carlson chose influence over exposing Fuentes, which deepened internal backlash.