Emily Hart had millions of MAGA fans drooling over her content. Turns out, she’s an AI character made by an Indian scammer. Easy money. We Got This Covered · Apr 22
The Guardian view on the Vatican v the White House: Pope Leo is carrying on Francis’s good work Editorial: The pontiff’s criticisms of Donald Trump’s illegal war in Iran indicate a welcome resolve to follow in his predecessor’s footseps The Guardian - UK · Apr 22
Holier than thou: inside the 24 April Guardian Weekly Did Trump and Vance pick on the wrong pope? Plus Keir Starmer in the crosshairs The Guardian - UK · Apr 22
What have I done? I forced my kid to listen to Usha Vance’s podcast - now she’s a fan The second lady has launched a serviceable children’s podcast. That seems strategic given JD Vance’s potential presidential run The Guardian - US · Apr 22
Tucker and Trump’s marriage of convenience heads for divorce court Conservative host says he’s ‘tormented’ by previous support for Trump – could this presage his own run for president? The Guardian - US · Apr 22
JD Vance could yet save his political skin. But it will mean turning on Trump – and soon The vice-president has endured his most humiliating – and damaging – week as his boss’s fall guy. How much more can Maga’s great hope take? asks Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall The Guardian - UK · Apr 19
Two weeks that pushed Trump to the edge. Is his presidency unravelling? The president has opened fissures in his base by starting a war he couldn’t finish with Iran, stoking inflation and offending Christians. Barred from running again, he may feel he has nothing to lose The Guardian - US · Apr 18
Stephen Colbert on Trump’s Vatican feud: ‘Damn, the pope just read you for filth’ Late-night hosts reacted to Trump’s plans for a triumphal arch, high gas prices and RFK Jr’s odd interest in roadkill The Guardian - US · Apr 17
Catholic priest drops divine shade on Donald Trump from pulpit as congregation giggles Picking a fight with the pope isn't a great way to win over Catholics. We Got This Covered · Apr 17
Success or surrender? Iran ceasefire exposes rift in Trump’s Maga movement Loyalists rush to defend president for ‘outsmarting the critics’ but others decry deal as ‘a negative for our country’ The Guardian - US · Apr 8
The US stepped back from the precipice in Iran. But what happens next? The chasm between the two sides remains vast. A mega-deal remains the only path to averting a return to full-scale war The Guardian - US · Apr 8
US lower court judges are challenging Trump’s ‘war on the rule of law’, experts say Impact of rulings by these judges has been sizable, slowing or halting some of the president’s most extreme policies The Guardian - US · Apr 6
‘You’re killing us old folks:’ MAGA seniors despondent as quality of life under Trump plummets In a humiliating twist, this senior even apologizes to Trump for being unable to afford gas. We Got This Covered · Apr 6
Joe Rogan and the influencers who built Maga are revolting over Iran. Was this an alliance doomed to fail? Unlike Trump’s cronies in the White House, outside voices are not so easily disciplined. There’s a lesson here for all future political movements, says Jason Okundaye, an assistant Opinion editor at the Guardian The Guardian - UK · Apr 5
The Mary Sue · Apr 2 Donald Trump Is Trying to Insult Bruce Springsteen’s Looks as He Calls for a MAGA Boycott of the Boss There's only one loser here and it isn't Bruce Springsteen
The Times of India · Apr 2 'Bad, boring singer with Trump derangement syndrome': Trump urges Maga supporters to boycott Bruce Springsteen concerts President Donald Trump publicly criticized Bruce Springsteen on social media, accusing the musician of "Trump Derangement Syndrome" and calling him a "boring singer." Trump urged his MAGA supporters to boycott Springsteen's concerts, citing the singer's long-standing vocal opposition to his presidency and policies. This latest exchange continues a feud that…
The Guardian - UK · Mar 31 Petrol more than $4 a gallon? Don’t blame JD Vance! The US vice-president still dreams of succeeding Trump in 2028. No wonder he’s desperate to distance himself from the price rises caused by the war with Iran, writes Arwa Mahdawi
International Business Times UK · Mar 30 Iran Accused of 'Viral SMS' Scheme Allegedly to Raise Millions for 'Trump Assassination Bounty' Iran's viral SMS campaign is raising millions in pledges for a Trump bounty, with 290,000 supporters signing up via mass texts and domestic apps
The Guardian - US · Mar 29 ‘It’s biblical’: Maga anxiety over Iran war on display at CPAC as Trump skips event Attendees at Conservative Political Action Conference express support and concerns amid rift over Trump’s action
The Guardian - US · Mar 28 JD Vance leads CPAC poll for next Republican presidential candidate Vice-president received about 53% of votes at Conservative Political Action Conference held in Texas this year
International Business Times UK · Mar 27 Is Hillary Clinton More MAGA Than Donald Trump? Real Reason Joe Rogan Now Feels 'Betrayed' By POTUS Joe Rogan has accused Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama of sounding 'more MAGA than MAGA' on immigration, arguing their deportation records outpaced Donald Trump's first year in office.
The Guardian - US · Mar 27 How an election conspiracy theorist has Trump’s ear on voting laws and midterms Peter Ticktin, a Florida lawyer, is promoting a legally dubious plan experts say could sharply restrict voting rights
The Guardian - US · Mar 24 Welcome to America! Trump names ‘manosphere’ troll as tourism envoy Australian-born Maga influencer Nick Adams appointed to role for tourism, exceptionalism and American values
International Business Times UK · Mar 23 US Family in UK Visa Mix-Up: What Are the New UK Family Visa Rules Behind Rising Rejection Cases US family in UK visa mix-up faces detention as new family visa rules cause rising rejections, exposing Home Office errors and leaving children at risk