According to Axios, Trump's political power has always relied less on party organization and more on a decentralized media ecosystem, including podcast hosts, streamers, and activists, who convey his message to millions of loyal voters.
At the beginning of Trump's second presidential term, his "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) camp was united, powerful, and steadfast in its beliefs. They helped Trump enter the White House and believed he would fulfill his promises to them.
But now, MAGA movement opinion leaders are trying to counterbalance Trump, and even considering removing him, accusing him of deviating from the "America First" promise, a cornerstone of the MAGA movement.
American conservative commentator Tucker Carlson delivered a 43-minute monologue on the 6th, criticizing Trump's remarks on Iran as morally corrupt, and even "evil."
Carlson expressed his personal outrage over Trump's Easter post threatening to turn Iran into hell, and called on government officials to refuse to obey orders that might harm civilians.
American far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, who had defended Trump for many years, recently became emotional during a live broadcast, saying Trump was at "risk of dementia" and must be removed from office.
Former US Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, once one of Trump's most loyal Republican allies in Congress, called Trump's remarks "evil and insane" on the 7th and demanded his impeachment under the 25th Amendment of the Constitution.
American conservative podcast host Candace Owens, once a staunch supporter of Trump with millions of followers on her podcast, has now become disillusioned with Trump.
Owens recently called Trump a "genocidal maniac" and demanded that Congress and the military intervene. (Compiled by: Chen Cheng-chien) 1150409
FACT BOX
- Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
- Category: politics