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Spotlight
At Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest, Vice President J.D. Vance offered a chilling preview of what a 2028 presidential campaign could look like. While other speakers drew lines against antisemitism and extremism, Vance embraced the MAGA movement’s “no enemies to the right” ethos, refusing to condemn figures like Nick Fuentes even as he demonized “the left,” promoted Christian nationalism, and trafficked in conspiracy theories and violent rhetoric. The speech was less about honoring Charlie Kirk and more about justifying a worldview that casts political opponents as enemies, elevates white grievance, and frames religious extremism as patriotic duty. As Right Wing Watch documents, this is what unchecked radicalization at the highest levels of power looks like and why it demands urgent scrutiny.
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Republicans aren’t just campaigning for 2026 – they’re trying to rig the terrain before the race even starts. The GOP is moving right now to lock in judges who will side with them for decades, restrict who gets to vote, and protect extremist actors who help enforce minority rule. These are preemptive strikes, designed to make it harder for voters to change course later.
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This Month
Even Joe Rogan, who helped amplify Donald Trump during the 2024 campaign, has acknowledged that Trump continues to claim the 2020 election was stolen without offering real evidence. That limited pushback, however, has done nothing to slow Trump’s escalating efforts to undermine future elections. This op-ed from People For president Svante Myrick lays out how Trump and his allies are using election lies to justify voter suppression, extreme partisan redistricting, intimidation of election officials, and even sweeping pardons tied to his failed attempt to stay in power. With new threats looming over the 2026 midterms – including dangerous cases headed to the Supreme Court and warnings from election experts about emergency powers and federal interference – the piece is a stark reminder that Trump’s authoritarian playbook is already in motion.
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When Donald Trump launched a racist attack on Somalia and Somali immigrants during a Cabinet meeting, one person was thrilled: white nationalist Nick Fuentes. In this piece, Fuentes openly boasts that Trump’s comments were no accident – and claims they were the result of sustained pressure from the far right, threatening to withhold support until Trump “delivered.” His gloating is revealing. It shows how extremist voices believe they can steer Trump’s rhetoric and behavior, especially as his political standing weakens. Read the full article to see how this dynamic is playing out – and why it matters far beyond one offensive remark.
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A federal court ruling in North Carolina could quietly reshape representation in Congress and weaken the voting power of Black and Latino communities. Trump-appointed judges upheld new congressional maps that civil rights groups say were deliberately drawn to flip a Democratic seat and dilute minority votes, rejecting claims brought under the Voting Rights Act after a lengthy trial. The decision locks in what advocates have called the most gerrymandered map in the state’s history – and underscores how federal courts can entrench partisan power for years. Learn how this ruling came together and why it matters far beyond North Carolina.
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“Christ is Lord. Do you agree?” That’s the subject line Nancy Mace is using to raise money as she runs for governor of South Carolina – and it’s a striking pivot for a politician who once defended the separation of church and state. Mace is now casting herself as a defender of Christianity under siege, embracing the language and symbolism of Christian nationalism while attacking “the Left” and stoking religious grievance. The shift comes amid sagging poll numbers, campaign turmoil, and a long trail of headline-grabbing controversies. Taken together, Mace’s latest emails show how quickly MAGA politics rewards those willing to blur faith, power, and ambition – even when it means contradicting everything they once claimed to believe.
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