- Steve Benen @ The Maddow Blog: With bizarre remarks at the U.N., Trump embarrasses himself and the United States
In 2018, officials at the U.N. laughed at Trump because they thought he was kidding. In 2025, they stopped laughing because they know he isn’t kidding.
- David Gilbert @ Wired: Nick Fuentes’ Plan to Conquer America
For years, influencer Nick Fuentes was too extreme even for MAGA. Now he's working his way into the mainstream—and has a plan for his secret followers to seize the levers of power.
- Alex Griffing @ Mediaite: Pro-Trump Podcaster Gives Nick Fuentes a Softball Interview, Asks If Jews or Muslims Concern Him More
Podcaster and MAGA world entrepreneur Patrick Bet-David interviewed self-avowed white nationalist Nick Fuentes on his PBD podcast on Tuesday. Bet-David had previously said he was open to having Fuentes on his popular show and gave the highly controversial far-right figure a full hour to explain, “Who Is Nick Fuentes?” — the title of the episode.
- Garrison Hayes @ Mother Jones: Charlie Kirk’s Memorial Was Christian Nationalism’s Biggest Moment
Praise and partisanship become strange bedfellows.
- Hope Pisoni @ Uncloseted Media: Liberty Counsel Has Prepared to Take Down Gay Marriage for Years. Their Biggest Attack Is Now
The group has a long history of fighting against LGBTQ rights.
- Malcolm Ferguson @ The New Republic: Tom Homan Accidentally Makes Crucial Admission on That $50K Cash Bribe
Trump’s border czar was asked on Fox News about accepting a bag full of cash. His answer said it all.