MAGA fans call for boycott of Dunkin Donuts: ‘The Bud Lite treatment’ Rumble CEO claims Dunkin’ Donuts declined to advertise on site because ‘polarizing’ right-wing culture The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2024
Influencer gives Trump a Tesla, a Rolex … and a campaign finance violation? Video game streamer Adin Ross’s gifts worth tens of thousands may fall foul of fundraising law The Guardian - US · Aug 6, 2024
Barrage of hate from far-right Trumpists to Sikh prayer at Republican convention Toxic response to prayer from pro-Trump Harmeet Dhillon, leading figure on Republican national committee The Guardian - US · Jul 18, 2024
Project 2025 sets off MAGA infighting Far-right trolls Alex Jones and Nick Fuentes don't seem to get Trump is only pretending to be more moderate Salon · Jul 11, 2024
All of Trump’s celebrity obsessions over the years Trump’s celebrity obsession began long before he became president, and has continued in the years since he left office The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2024
Trump believes Kim Kardashian ‘betrayed’ him when she celebrated Biden’s 2020 win Donald Trump once fired Kim’s sister, Khloe, when she was competing on ‘The Apprentice’ The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2024
Biden Spreads Misinformation About Trump Calling for a 'Unified Reich' Where are the fact-checkers? Reason · May 23, 2024
Travis County GOP Chair Matt Mackowiak announces run to lead state Republican Party The political consultant joins a crowded field to replace outgoing Chair Matt Rinaldi when party delegates meet next week. The Texas Tribune · May 17, 2024
Elon Musk to reinstate X account of white supremacist and holocaust-denying Nick Fuentes Musk announced the decision after a Fuentes supporter asked him to do so on Thursday Latin Times · May 3, 2024
Far-right activist Jonathan Stickland starts new group, months after white supremacist scandal The former lawmaker registered “RaTmasTeR Holdings” along with Texas GOP Chair Matt Rinaldi. The name is a nod to Stickland’s alias as an infamous internet troll. The Texas Tribune · Apr 12, 2024
Former Texas House speaker says GOP megadonor Tim Dunn told him only Christians should hold leadership positions Straus, who is Jewish, publicly confirmed the conversation for the first time Thursday. It had previously been reported by Texas Monthly. The Texas Tribune · Apr 4, 2024
Race to succeed Texas GOP chair Matt Rinaldi has become referendum on his tenure Some Republicans and candidates are calling for a serious change, warning that the party could be vulnerable in future elections because of the ongoing disunity that has defined Rinaldi’s two terms. The Texas Tribune · Mar 27, 2024
Candace Owens leaves Daily Wire site amid Israel and antisemitism tensions Far-right commentator posts ‘The rumors are true – I am finally free’ following clashes with site’s co-founder Ben Shapiro The Guardian - US · Mar 22, 2024
Texas GOP chair candidate tried to confront wife’s alleged lover with a loaded gun, police say Abraham George is running to lead the state party with backing from current Chair Matt Rinaldi, who announced last week he will not seek reelection. He was not arrested or charged. The Texas Tribune · Mar 18, 2024
The Texas Tribune · Mar 8, 2024 Amid white supremacist scandal, far-right billionaire powerbrokers see historic election gains in Texas All told, 11 of the 28 House candidates supported by Tim Dunn and Farris Wilks won their primaries outright, and another eight are headed to runoffs this May.
The Texas Tribune · Feb 27, 2024 Greg Abbott, Tim Dunn spend millions in Texas GOP primary fights over vouchers, impeachment Texans For Lawsuit Reform and pro-voucher groups are also spending millions.
The Texas Tribune · Feb 21, 2024 Frustration boils as Gov. Greg Abbott, AG Ken Paxton target GOP incumbents Big spending and anger surround reelection bids for state House members like Glenn Rogers, who’s facing heat for votes on vouchers and Ken Paxton’s impeachment.
The Texas Tribune · Jan 12, 2024 Texas GOP chair Matt Rinaldi backed a group with white supremacist ties — while working for its billionaire funder Farris Wilks is a key funder of Defend Texas Liberty, the state party’s largest donor, which is under fire for its ties to white supremacists
The Texas Tribune · Jan 10, 2024 From RaTmasTer to kingmaker: How Jonathan Stickland trolled his way to Texas GOP power In his teens and his 20s, Stickland was a prolific internet troll. But instead of growing out of it, he would make a career of it — ascending to the role of a conservative Texas powerbroker, before taking heat for hosting a meeting with white supremacist Nick Fuentes.
The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2023 Neo-Nazi Trump dinner guest Nick Fuentes laments Kanye’s antisemitism apology West paid Fuentes more than $30k during his ill-fated 2020 presidential run, according to FEC filings
Salon · Dec 27, 2023 Fuentes disappointed in Kanye's apology "It’s a total capitulation," Fuentes said of the controversial rapper's plan for greater sensitivity towards Jews
The Texas Tribune · Dec 24, 2023 Far-right activist blasts Speaker Phelan for being "pro-Muslim" in political mailer The card insinuates that Phelan wants to wish his constituents a happy Ramadan instead of a merry Christmas. Muslim Texans say it’s Islamophobic and some Republicans say it doesn't reflect Christian values.
Salon · Dec 13, 2023 How the GOP became Christian nationalist Most Republicans now support Christian nationalism. This was not the case during the Obama years
The Texas Tribune · Dec 11, 2023 Tim Dunn, the powerhouse GOP donor, to sell his West Texas oil company for $12 billion Tim Dunn has used his wealth to establish a network of organizations that push his ultraconservative views across Texas. The deal comes amid a time of consolidation in the Permian Basin.
The Guardian - US · Dec 11, 2023 Stefanik criticized for support of Trump after push against campus antisemitism Representative celebrates UPenn president’s resignation as critics point to her support of Trump, who associates with antisemites