The Majority Report with Sam Seder 3582 - MAGA's Free Speech Split?; Trump Goads Venezuela w/ Will Sommer & Jose Luis Granados Ceja
Sep 16, 2025
Will Sommer, a senior reporter at The Bulwark focused on right-wing media, dives into the chaotic reaction from conservative circles to recent political events, including a controversial murder case. Meanwhile, Jose Luis Granados Ceja, a Mexican journalist, analyzes the Trump administration's military actions in Venezuela and their implications for U.S.-Latin American relations. The conversation also touches on free speech, conspiracy theories, and the growing tensions that impact both local and global communities.
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Kirk's Death Deepens Right-Wing Splits
- The Kirk killing accelerated intra-right fissures, especially over Israel and influencer power dynamics.
- Right-wing media now fractures between pro-Israel alignment and emerging Israel-critical voices like Tucker and Candace.
Avoid Public Oversharing In Ongoing Probes
- Defense attorneys will exploit Kash Patel's public missteps and leaks to challenge prosecutions in high-profile cases.
- Expect investigators and counsel to avoid oversharing unverified details publicly to prevent undermining prosecutions.
Crackdown Focused On Funders Not Just Speech
- The Trump administration and allies are signaling a coordinated crackdown targeting left-leaning groups, donors, and media after Kirk's death.
- That strategy leans toward financial and legal pressure akin to Viktor Orbán-style tactics rather than narrow hate-speech prosecutions.
