MAGAReport 5/13/2024

Today: the usual pro-Trump and anti-government discussion, but no organized plans for violence or demonstration

There’s not much happening in MAGA circles lately.

Consider this post from yesterday about Biden and the 2020 election:

It’s a prime example of the bad-faith posts that fill these forums. It ignores that this campaign was in 2020, the middle of pre-vaccine covid, and that the troops at the inauguration were there because of the insurrection. It is sprinkled with other falsehoods and ends with the “just asking questions” line. The discussion that follows is full of support for the Big Lie stolen election conspiracy theory with pretty extreme language.

This exemplifies the state of discussion on the forums; they are re-arguing years old grievances in bad faith. The lack of direction is good for those of us worried about violence, but there’s a lot of rage there waiting to be channeled into something.

From the .win Forums

This is an automated summary of discussions on pro-Trump forums

Topics: Political corruption and manipulation, including allegations against Joe Biden and his family, concerns about media bias, and discussions of government surveillance and control.

There are potential plans for action, such as resistance to Biden's policies and concerns about economic warfare. No specific individuals or groups are being threatened in these discussions. There are no organized plans for violence.

From Telegram

This is an automated summary of discussions on pro-Trump Telegram channels

1. The main topics being discussed are political support for Trump and his potential 2024 run, criticism of Biden and his administration, immigration and border control, support for Trump's policies and actions, and conspiracy theories about Biden and the 2020 election.

2. There are personal attacks and insults towards political figures, as well as calls for action against illegal immigration and businesses that hire undocumented workers. There are also threats against individuals and groups who are seen as opposing Trump or his policies, with some commenters expressing a desire for violence against them.

3. Some members of the community are making plans for political action, such as supporting Trump's potential 2024 run or advocating for stricter immigration policies. However, there are also concerning discussions about potential violent action, with some commenters expressing a desire for a civil war or armed resistance against the current administration. There are no organized plans for action.