Steve Bannon, in a recent NewsNation interview, declared his support for a Donald Trump 2028 presidential bid, despite constitutional term limits. Bannon, who recently placed second in a CPAC straw poll, suggested strategies to circumvent these limits, while dismissing speculation of his own candidacy. He further reiterated his belief in the 2020 election being stolen and his ongoing feud with Elon Musk. Bannon’s comments follow his recent release from prison after a contempt of Congress conviction.
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During a CPAC speech, Steve Bannon concluded his remarks advocating for a third Trump term with a raised-arm gesture that prompted accusations of a Nazi salute. Critics compared the action to a similar gesture made by Elon Musk, prompting debate on social media regarding its intent. While some defended it as a Roman salute or a misunderstood gesture, others condemned it as an overt display of Nazi symbolism. Bannon has yet to respond to the allegations.
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Jordan Bardella, leader of France’s National Rally party, cancelled his CPAC speech after Steve Bannon concluded his address with a fascist-style salute, a gesture met with audience cheers. Bardella cited Bannon’s allusion to Nazi ideology as the reason for his withdrawal. Bannon, while denying the gesture was a Nazi salute, performed a similar salute multiple times during his speech. The incident highlights CPAC’s shift toward a Trump-centric rally and the normalization of such gestures within certain right-wing circles.
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The cancellation of a French leader’s scheduled speech at CPAC, following what many observers described as Steve Bannon’s apparent Nazi salute, has sparked intense debate and highlighted the growing concerns about the far-right’s influence within the American political landscape. The incident itself, undeniably jarring, has raised questions about the normalization of extremist ideologies within certain circles.
The act, whether intentional or not, is undeniably troubling. The gesture itself strongly resembled a Nazi salute, causing widespread outrage and prompting many to question the underlying ideologies at play within the CPAC event. The reaction underscores the serious nature of this seemingly minor incident.… Continue reading
J.D. Vance’s speech at CPAC, following similar criticisms at the Munich Security Conference, sharply escalated tensions in transatlantic relations. He accused the previous Biden administration and European leaders of suppressing free speech and undermining democratic values through migration policies. Vance explicitly linked these criticisms to potential reductions in the U.S. military presence in Europe, particularly in Germany. This stance represents a significant shift, tying U.S. military commitments to internal European policies. The German government, while declining direct comment, reaffirmed its commitment to democratic principles.
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Trump standing in front of a sign saying “Become Ungovernable” is like…so perfect. Can you imagine the outrage if it was Biden standing there? It might be even better than CPACs “We are all domestic terrorists” “Swamp Creature” is an excellent insult considering “Drain the Swamp” was Trump’s slogan, and how he not only failed to do that but added more shit to it. Why would someone who is leading in all the polls go slumming it to the wing nut convention looking for votes? Unless their polling shows the wing nuts will break for RFK jr. I mean he was basically groveling last night.… Continue reading
Nazis at CPAC is a frog-in-boiling-water moment for the right. The fact that Nazis openly attended CPAC is not just a small blip on the radar; it is a glaring indication of the direction in which the conservative movement is heading. Let’s not kid ourselves – Nazis have been hovering around CPAC for years. From banners declaring “WE ARE ALL DOMESTIC TERRORISTS” to white supremacists spreading hateful rhetoric, this is not a new phenomenon. So why the sudden shock and agony when they show up to mingle with mainstream conservatives?
The true alarm bell should have rung long ago. The Southern Strategy, decades of pandering to bigots and extremists, and the creation of a base primed for someone like Trump did not happen overnight.… Continue reading
Trump’s CPAC speech showed clear signs of major cognitive decline, yet MAGA supporters cheered him on, blind to the evident deterioration in his mental faculties. As I listened to excerpts from his speech, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of dread at the rambling, incoherent, and often nonsensical nature of his rhetoric. His disjointed thoughts, memory lapses, and extreme tangents were glaring indicators of a declining cognitive state, yet his loyal followers continued to revel in his words.
The comparison between Trump and a pro-democracy activist who was recently killed by Putin’s regime was both absurd and disturbing, showcasing his detachment from reality.… Continue reading
It’s troubling and quite frankly embarrassing to witness the former President of the United States, Donald Trump, referred to his wife Melania as ‘Mercedes’ during a live speech at CPAC. The fact that he mentioned changing her name, and commonly interchanged the two names, is indicative of a concerning lack of regard and respect for his own wife. The excuse that the media misinterpreted his words is simply a cover-up for a slip of the tongue that speaks volumes about the dynamics of his marriage and the level of attention he pays to his personal relationships.
It’s unsettling to witness a public figure, especially one who held the highest office in the country, display such a lack of basic memory and respect for his spouse.… Continue reading