MAGAReport for 4/6/2024

Today: government control, transgender rights, healthcare challenges, political division, and conspiracy theories, with mentions of threats but no concrete plans for political or violent action.

The MAGAReport is a daily, (mostly) automated summary of discussions from the last 24 hours on pro-Trump forums.

From Jen: In yesterday’s MAGAReport, I mentioned a LibsOfTikTok brought a lot of attention to a screenshot of a not-very-popular reddit post in which a suicidal trans child contemplates committing suicide in public to draw attention to the struggle for trans rights. In an exchange of three comments, another user posts “Hmmm how about cis genocide instead. why kill ourselves when we can fight back.” It’s not a productive conversation, but it is idle talk in a private online community. I’ve put the full screenshot below for reference.

The post itself is very sad, but it’s also minor - it had a few dozen votes and a handful of comments. Then LibsOfTikTok swooped in and posted “Trans Redditors are now openly discussing committing politically motivated mass sh00tings and public s*icides.. There has been an uptick in LGBTQ t*rrorism. The modern LGBTQ movement radicalizes activists into becoming v*olent extremists.” This summary is both incorrect - there is no discussion of mass shootings in that reddit thread - and obviously a bad faith take on the discussion..not to mention they are picking on a suicidal teenager. Elon Musk also chimed in with a “!” comment on a different post sharing the screenshot of the reddit thread.

And with a day of amplification from high-profile accounts on Twitter, today we see this thread being picked up in far-right media. The headline has now become “Activists propose mass genocide of cis people to promote 'trans rights'. Alternately suggest mass suicide to make political point”. This appeared on WND, a far-right outlet, and that article has made its way back into the forums we monitor here. It’s an interesting case study into how offhanded comments from people with no power (in this case, 14 words posted by an anonymous, probably teenaged reddit user) are harvested and manipulated to fuel rage and violence on the far right.

From the .win Forums

The main topics being discussed include government control and surveillance, transgender rights and bathroom access, mental illness and violence, healthcare industry challenges, political commentary and conspiracy theories, racism, political division, election fraud, government corruption, health and nutrition, transgenderism, income inequality, family dynamics, and personal anecdotes.

There are several threats mentioned in these documents, including potential harm from the use of vaccines in food, dangers for transgender individuals using bathrooms and changing rooms, and the potential for societal collapse. There are also instances of anti-semitic and racist comments, as well as criticism of individuals' appearance and actions, which can cause harm or discrimination. Specific individuals and groups, such as Ed Krassenstein, the "elites," and the "deep state," are being threatened with criticism, accusations, and conspiracy theories.

There are no specific plans for political or violent action mentioned in these documents, but there are discussions about the need for change and reform in various industries and government systems. There are also mentions of potential lawsuits and legal action against certain individuals and organizations, as well as calls for societal awakening and change. There are also mentions of potential violence but no clear serious plans.

From Telegram

1. Main topics being discussed: Support for President Trump and his policies, criticism of Democrats and the current political climate, concerns about illegal immigration and crime, support for conservative values and religion, conspiracy theories, financial support for Trump's campaign, support for Julian Assange, and disapproval of government institutions.

2. Threats against individuals or groups: There are calls for action against perceived enemies such as satanists and liberals, as well as suspicion of voter fraud and concerns about corruption in New York City. There is also criticism of Democratic figures and their connections to foreign entities.

3. Plans for political or violent action: There are no specific plans mentioned for political or violent action, but there is strong support for President Trump and a desire for his return to office. There is also a desire for involvement in the diplomatic scene and criticism of Congress for not taking action.

The MAGAReport is a daily, (mostly) automated summary of discussions from the last 24 hours on pro-Trump forums.