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The Daily Blast: Unhinged MAGA Media Figures Are Already Prepping for Trump’s Next Coup
May 16, 2024
Media Matters analyst Matt Gertz discusses how right-wing media outlets are already laying the groundwork to challenge the outcome of the 2024 election if Trump loses. They are promoting narratives about Democrats stealing the election, potentially leading to another Jan. 6th scenario. The episode delves into the GOP's alignment with Trump, media coverage of Trump's threat to democracy, and loyalty expectations in potential running mates for Trump.
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Quick takeaways
- Right-wing media is laying the groundwork to contest election outcomes by promoting baseless claims of fraud.
- Mainstream media's failure to consistently highlight Trump's authoritarian tendencies normalizes his actions and poses a threat to democracy.
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Right-wing media lays groundwork for contesting election loss
Right-wing media, particularly Fox News, is preparing its audience for a potential Trump loss in the upcoming election by emphasizing baseless claims of election fraud. By perpetuating narratives that Democrats aim to steal the election, these outlets are laying the foundation to contest any potential loss and undermine the American democratic process. Figures like Steve Bannon and Trump himself are priming their supporters for potential political violence and refusal to accept election outcomes.
