MAGAReport for 4/21/2024
Today: general anti-government sentiment but no organized plans for violence or demonstration
The Bottom Line: no organized plans for violence or demonstration
A tidbit: I was talking to a friend about this project and they reminded me that I should note that the people I’m reporting on here are quite extreme. I can get lost in this sometimes, but these forums are not places for average Republicans or Trump-voters. These are QAnon hangers on, people who deeply follow extreme, far-right news sources, and nihilists who are interested in the failure - our explicit dismantling - of our institutions.
They are also trying to influence the next election. There is a big push for them to sign up for the GOP’s / Lara Trump’s Protect the Vote, which aims to put 100,000 Republican election monitors in precincts around the country. If you have some more mainstream Republican friends, maybe ask them to sign up for this so cooler heads and reasonable voices outnumber the extremists.
From the .win Forums
This is an automated summary of discussions on pro-Trump forums
1. The main topics being discussed include political corruption, government propaganda, criticism of the military industrial complex, criticism of government officials, and skepticism towards mainstream media and government statistics.
2. There are several threats against individuals and groups mentioned in these documents, including stripping citizenship and arresting traitors, targeting of journalists in Ukraine, and potential legal battles involving political figures.
3. It appears that the community is primarily focused on exposing corruption and seeking justice through legal means, rather than planning for political or violent action. However, there are mentions of potential involvement in a "Great Meme War" and discussions about the need for revolution and resistance. [From Jen: there is a lengthy discussion today about setting up clandestine groups of vetted MAGA friends and family with a goal of meeting, discussing plans to save the election, and sharing memes in person. The memes are very important to some of these people.]
From Telegram
This is an automated summary of discussions on pro-Trump Telegram channels
1. The main topics being discussed include political corruption and criticism of Joe Biden, immigration and deportation, support for Donald Trump and his potential re-election in 2024, criticism of Hollywood and celebrities, and abortion and women's rights.
2. There are personal attacks on individuals, including Biden and Hollywood celebrities, as well as conspiracy theories about the election and potential fraud. There are also mentions of purging certain government institutions and calls for action and change within the Republican party.
3. There are no specific plans for political or violent action mentioned in these posts and comments. However, there are mentions of being "played" by both sides and accusations of treason, which could potentially lead to further division and conflict within the community.