Today, Explained The minds behind MAGA
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Oct 16, 2024 
Andrew Prokop, Senior Politics Correspondent at Vox, and Zack Beauchamp, author of The Reactionary Spirit, dive into the minds shaping Trump's political ideology. They explore influential right-wing thinkers like Curtis Yarvin and Mencius Moldbug, revealing how their ideas could dominate a second Trump term. Discussion includes the impact of immigration policies, the rise of radical influencers in the Republican Party, and the manipulation of public opinion on race and extremism. It's a deep look into the future of conservative politics.
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Miller's Influence
- Stephen Miller, Trump's advisor, focused on immigration policy.
- He learned to use bureaucratic power effectively, shaping policies like the travel ban and family separation.
Stronger Immigration Policies
- Miller's focus on stricter immigration policies will likely intensify in a second Trump term.
- His experience and bureaucratic savviness may lead to more effective implementation.
Yarvin's Ideal Government
- Curtis Yarvin, a prominent neoreactionary thinker, advocates for a CEO-monarch style government.
- He believes a single leader with a supervisory board is the most effective form of governance.