Trump provokes a MAGA backlash as he wades into Middle East wars Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene have both expressed skepticism over the strikes and prospect of a wider war against Iran. The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2025
Steve Bannon admits Maga operatives ‘working’ on third term for Trump Speaking of his adoration for Trump, the former chief strategist said ‘he’s on fire, and I’m a huge supporter. I want to see him again in 2028’ The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2025
Why is Gavin Newsom handing Steve Bannon a megaphone? It’s becoming clear The California governor is seeking to reposition himself for a possible 2028 presidential run. This isn’t the way to do it The Guardian - US · Mar 17, 2025
Washington worried with Trump back in town: ‘The atmosphere is toxic here’ The Kennedy Center and BLM mural have been targeted, the newspaper is in freefall – and the Maga movement is gaining a foothold The Guardian - US · Mar 16, 2025
‘Maga since forever’: mercenary mogul Erik Prince pushes to privatize Trump deportation plans Notorious Blackwater founder is lobbying allies in White House for private contractors to assist in mass deportations The Guardian - US · Mar 16, 2025
How Trump’s ‘America First’ MAGA movement turned the Republican Party into an ‘arm of the Kremlin’ IN FOCUS: President Trump’s recent attack on Volodymyr Zelensky sees GOP accused of parroting Vladimir Putin’s talking points, Joe Sommerlad reports The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2025
Republican Russophilia: how Trump Putin-ised a party of cold war hawks The idea of Moscow as a paragon of Christian nationalism has penetrated the party of Reagan – and the lurch in US policy has huge implications for the global order The Guardian - US · Mar 15, 2025
Trump administration briefing: Democrats divided as funding bill passes; president rails against justice department Democrats dismayed after some help Republicans avert government shutdown; Trump vents about prosecutions while taking DoJ victory lap – key US politics stories from Friday at a glance The Guardian - US · Mar 15, 2025
Gavin Newsom draws Democratic ire for hosting Steve Bannon on his podcast ‘I don’t think we should give him oxygen on any platform, ever, anywhere,’ Kentucky governor Andy Beshear says The Guardian - US · Mar 14, 2025
Musk’s entitlement remarks show Trumpworld can’t keep its story straight The billionaire foreshadows cuts to Medicare and social security – despite Trump’s campaign pledges The Guardian - US · Mar 14, 2025
The View thrashes ‘despicable’ Gavin Newsom’s ‘inauthentic’ MAGA podcast interviews The governor’s chummy interview with War Room host Steve Bannon did not sit well with the women of The View on Thursday, who felt that Newsom was unwilling to push back against Bannon’s more extreme views The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2025
Former Republican Rep. Slams Gavin Newsom For Hosting Steve Bannon On His Podcast: 'I Am In Shock At The Stupidity' Former Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger blasted California Governor Gavin Newsom for hosting Steve Bannon on his podcast, saying he was "platforming authoritarianism" Latin Times · Mar 12, 2025
Trump urged Steve Bannon to quash beef with Elon Musk and sit down privately with DOGE leader The White House didn’t deny that the president urged his former chief strategist to stop attacking the world’s richest man The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2025
The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2025 MAGA targets Justice Amy Coney Barrett after she rules against Trump ‘She is evil, chosen solely because she checked identity politics boxes,’ one conservative media personality said
The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2025 Ex-Trump strategist Steve Bannon calls Zelensky a ‘punk’ and declares its time for US to cut its losses Former Donald Trump strategist Steve Bannon called Volodymyr Zelensky a “punk” and declared it is time the US “cut its losses” in supporting Ukraine.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 3, 2025 Tories compare Nigel Farage to Jeremy Corbyn over Ukraine war Reform leader accused of ‘equivocating over Russia’s illegal war’ after criticising Volodymyr Zelenskyy
The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2025 These states will see the biggest impact if Congress ends Medicaid expansion coverage for 20 million Americans Republicans are split on cuts to the federal and state health insurance program that provides coverage for more than 72 million Americans
The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2025 CNN host says ‘we already knew’ Steve Bannon was ‘on the side of Nazis’ after CPAC salute ‘He‘s playing footsie with Nazism is what he‘s doing,’ comic W. Kamau Bell said on Monday regarding Steve Bannon’s CPAC gesture.
Latin Times · Feb 23, 2025 Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioters Attend Trump's CPAC Appearance and Chant 'J6! J6!' Many pardoned January 6 Capitol rioters attended the Conservative Political Action Conference on Saturday where they were largely hailed as heroes, with crowds even creating chants in support of them.
The Guardian - US · Feb 23, 2025 Chain, chain, chain: political theatre confirms Elon Musk’s Maga hero status at jubilant CPAC Emboldened and exultant, speakers put less emphasis on baiting liberals and more on spreading the Maga gospel
Al Jazeera · Feb 23, 2025 Trump ‘victory lap’, Musk’s chainsaw, Bannon’s salute: Key CPAC takeaways The annual gathering of US conservatives enthusiastically welcomes US president’s promise to shrink the government.
The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2025 At CPAC, Trump blocks out everyone else with no clear MAGA successor ANALYSIS: Trump is triumphant. Conservatives have every reason to celebrate now. But, Eric Garcia warns, they are not planning for the near future
The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2025 CPAC provides a safe space for Elon Musk against Bannon and parental responsibility Analysis: Musk, facing lawsuit from his child’s mother and DOGE outrage, runs to CPAC for a warm embrace, writes John Bowden
Radio France Internationale · Feb 22, 2025 Far-right leader Bardella withdraws from US conservative conference over 'Nazi salute' French far-right leader Jordan Bardella abruptly withdrew from the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Friday, citing concerns over a gesture made by former Trump advisor Steve Bannon that he described as 'alluding to Nazi ideology'.