Tag: Deep State

Where Things Stand: A Dark Turn In DeSantis’ MAGA Grievance-Focused Campaign Strategy

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By Nicole Lafond | June 13, 2023 6:36 p.m.

While former President Donald Trump makes plans to excise the so-called “deep state” that supposedly formed in the bowels of the DOJ before he took the White House in 2016, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is vowing to act against it with a blunter instrument.

Where Things Stand: In Tucker’s World, Insurrectionists Were Just Hanging Out In ‘Their Building’

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By Nicole Lafond | December 20, 2021 6:55 p.m.

Fox News host Tucker Carlson used his recent appearance at a Turning Point USA event in Phoenix as a barely-veiled soft pitch for his new “documentary” about Jan. 6, a highly produced mashup that nods toward nearly every conspiracy theory about that day festering in the far-right corners of the internet.

Carlson gave a speech at the conservative youth event, regaling the audience with a colorful anecdote about 26th U.S. President Teddy Roosevelt’s proclivity for going out to the White House lawn to speak with American citizens during his presidency … 120 years ago.

Where Things Stand: Gaetz Tries, Fails To Pick Up Deep State Baton In Trump’s Absence

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By Nicole Lafond | March 31, 2021 1:55 p.m.

And it’s not going well.

If you didn’t watch Rep. Matt Gaetz’ (R-FL) stunning interview on Fox News’ Tucker Carlson’s show last night, you should check out our report on it here.

Where Things Stand: Trump Reignites War On Civil Servants

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By Nicole Lafond | October 23, 2020 1:54 p.m.

President Trump has had an issue with career professionals since he took office.

WH Vows To ‘Take Appropriate Action’ Against Officials Deemed Disloyal

By Summer Concepcion | February 24, 2020 2:51 p.m.