MAGAReport for 4/15/2024
Today: ramping up frustration about Trump's trial that starts today; criticism of Biden, Democrats, LGBTQ+ people; but no plans for violence
The bottom line: no organized plans for protests or violence.
Random tidbit: Trump forums are full of ads for sketchy stuff. Gold coins with Trump on them are especially common. Last year, NBC did a great investigation of the “Trump Rebate Banking System”, where people could buy “Trump Bucks
- like an alternative currency system - that they were told would increase dramatically in value and become legal currency when Trump was elected. People spent thousands on these Trump Bucks, some saying they were surprised when they went to the bank and couldn’t exchange them.
Trump Bucks seem to have popped up again in some Telegram discussions yesterday because a few people who clearly “invested” in them are mad they got scammed, writing, “Trump needs to get these peoples investment $ back! And soon!”
From the NBC investigation (Dan Anderson / NBC)
From the .win Forums
This is an automated summary of posts on pro-Trump forums
The main topics being discussed include criticism of government and politicians, concerns about election fraud and voter suppression, frustration with the current political climate, discussions about race, diversity, and inclusion efforts, media bias and censorship, immigration policies, and personal opinions on various societal issues. There are also discussions about gun ownership and control, with debates about the Second Amendment and personal experiences with firearms.
There are threats against individuals and groups, including calls for violence against political opponents, discrimination and prejudice towards marginalized groups, and suggestions for armed resistance or revolution. These threats are directed towards LGBTQ+ individuals, people of color, and Democrats. There are also mentions of potential consequences for certain actions, such as the impact of current events on society.
There are no specific plans for political or violent action mentioned, but there are discussions about the need for change and calls for people to take action. There are also plans for political action, such as contacting representatives and fighting against certain bills.
From Telegram
This is an automated summary of posts on pro-Trump Telegram channels
1. Main topics being discussed: Politics, specifically the actions and decisions of the Trump administration and the upcoming election. Other topics include abortion, inflation, and support for President Trump. Some conspiracy theories are also being discussed, such as the TRB scam and Gates buying up farmland.
2. Threats against individuals or groups: There are personal attacks and offensive language being used in some comments. There are also calls for action against Satanists and support for religion, as well as calls for purging certain government institutions. There is also suspicion and distrust of certain politicians and their connections to foreign entities.
3. Plans for political or violent action: There are calls to boycott certain businesses and support for Trump-friendly companies. There are also accusations of cheating and lack of election reform, as well as belief in Trump's eventual victory and the downfall of the Democratic party. There is also mention of international support for Trump and support for Julian Assange. However, there is no clear indication of any planned political or violent action.