The article profiles Pedro Gonzalez, a former Trump supporter who has renounced his MAGA views, and Sarah Longwell, author of a book criticizing the normalization of Nazi talk and racism among young Republicans. According to Longwell's book, Trump has successfully taught a new generation about the value of "vice signaling," leading to widespread acceptance of racist ideologies. Gonzalez claims that many on the right justify Trump's corruption as acceptable because he targets perceived enemies, such as immigrants and their allies. The article is part of a podcast series called Bulwark LIVE, which is promoting an upcoming event in Ohio to benefit those affected by recent disasters.
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Tim Miller interviewed Sarah Longwell and Pedro Gonzalez on a podcast, where they discussed the influence of Donald Trump on a new generation of Republicans. According to Longwell's book, Trump has successfully taught this group that it's acceptable to engage in "vice signaling", which includes using Nazi talk and racist language, as a way to signal their loyalty to the MAGA movement. This normalization of hate speech has become a norm among young MAGA supporters. Longwell pointed out that even former true believers, like Pedro Gonzalez, can have a change of heart when they realize the harm caused by Trump's rhetoric. The conversation also touched on other topics, including Tucker Carlson's health issues, Trump's false claims about giving away money, and Mike Pence's struggle to come to terms with his own role in enabling Trump's behavior.
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Meet the Young MAGA Edgelords—and the One Who Got Away
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As Sarah explains in her new book, Trump has been so successful teaching a new generation of Republicans about the political value of vice signaling that Nazi talk and racism has become the norm among young MAGA edgelords.
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As Sarah explains in her new book, Trump has been so successful teaching a new generation of Republicans about the political value of vice signaling that Nazi talk and racism has become the norm among young MAGA edgelords.
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One former true believer, Pedro, says the right sees all of Trump's corruption and abuse of power as justified because he's focused on the country's true enemies: brown people, immigrants, and their white allies.
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And Vance buddying up to the racists shows that he is the real heir apparent to Trump.
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Plus, Tucker is not well, Trump keeps lying about handing out money, Pence can't seem to come to terms with how he enabled this moment we're in, and Pedro's anti-Tim tweets before his Road to Damascus moment.
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Sarah Longwell and Pedro Gonzalez join Tim Miller.
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Bulwark LIVE: Benefit for Springfield
Some moments require you to step up.
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Some require you to show up.
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That’s why The Bulwark is coming to Ohio.
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All profits from this event will be donated to those in Springfield who are in need.
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We want to hear from you.
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Tim Miller’s Bulwark Daily is available wherever you get podcasts and on YouTube.
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New shows drop each weekday afternoon.
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If you like the show, leave a comment and ⭐⭐⭐⭐ wherever you listen.
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