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Even MAGA Hates Trump’s ‘Gross’ Attacks

2025-11-16 News & Politics
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MAGA Fissures Erupt Over Trump's Attacks and Epstein File Pressure

Analyze the escalating internal conflict within the MAGA movement as attacks on Thomas Massie and dissent regarding the Epstein files expose deep fissures in loyalty.

Short Summary

  • Trump attacked Thomas Massie regarding his deceased wife, causing widespread revulsion even among some loyalists.
  • Massie issued a stark political ultimatum to Republicans regarding the Epstein file release vote, emphasizing long-term political records over Trump endorsements.
  • Analysis reveals that influential MAGA figures, citing corruption and hypocrisy, are beginning to publicly criticize Trump, suggesting a breaking point beyond typical political spats.
  • This discussion explores whether Marjorie Taylor Greene’s pivot away from Trump signals a genuine shift or simply coalition rebuilding under the banner of these controversial issues.

Jackella and Sam Stein examine the current "low-level civil war" brewing within the Trump base. They discuss which lines—like attacking a deceased spouse—MAGA supporters are suddenly unwilling to cross, contrasted with their acceptance of past transgressions. This analysis is critical for understanding the immediate political instability surrounding key congressional votes.

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Sam Stein and Jack Cocchiarella take on Trump’s attacks on Rep. Massie hitting a nerve within his own base, as Marjorie Taylor Greene pivots away from Trump on CNN and die-hard MAGA loyalists start calling out the corruption and hypocrisy. Become a Bulwark Youtube Plus Member here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4Hp1KbGw4e02N7FpPXDgQ/join

Top Comments (10)

@charleslanphier8094 2025-11-16

If you have 10 rats in your house and kill 9 you still have a rat problem.

662 15 replies
@exiledfrommyself 2025-11-16

Haven't we learned already that no line exists for Trump. The guy is complete garbage.

565 11 replies
@victorjcano 2025-11-16

In my 77 years, I would never expect to hear a president of the United States behave so childishly and unprofessional. He is disgusting. He calls people childish names and acts like a spoiled child and yet people still support him. That does not reflect very well on them.

494 23 replies
@Adam-wn6pm 2025-11-16

Be kind, says the lady that spent 2020 chasing kids that survived a gun massacre and called them actors

336 21 replies
@brucefox7163 2025-11-16

MTG, please answer truthfully now who won the 2020 election, before we accept your conversion.

257 10 replies
@finiantully8279 2025-11-16

Ask her straight out who won the 2020 election

232 9 replies
@buttpuddle7150 2025-11-17

That talking point of “there’s this different side to him and he can be really nice” is how people talk about their abusers 😬

215 7 replies
@BuckTurgidson-vl1uk 2025-11-16

"Trump’s Attack on Massie Crosses a New Line"? There is no line. He'll do whatever he wants. Sickening.

188 1 replies
@Oldtired-99 2025-11-16

Trump won't be there forever, but the stain will remain.

94 3 replies
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