MAGA Mondays: MAGA Influencers Secretly Working for the Pentagon
Summary
Sam Stein and Will Sommer discuss the deportation of Milo Yiannopoulos, attributing it to Laura Loomer’s influence and detailing their bitter feud. They also cover a Washington Post investigation revealing that Pete Hegseth secretly employed right-wing influencers like Data Republican as Pentagon special government employees to spread propaganda. The episode examines the anonymity of these online operatives and the broader implications for political discourse and military transparency.
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Preview: Milo deportation and Benny Johnson
Data Republicans and Pentagon ties
Kurt Schlichter and Cynical Publius admissions
Leaked memo on Iran war and soldier's tweet
Anonymity of Data Republicans and Thomas Anderson
MAGA influencer funding and Armstrong Williams
Milo Yiannopoulos deportation and Laura Loomer
Milo's feuds with Enrique Tarrio and Elijah
Benny Johnson's Steak 'n Shake video
Milo's vault and Tom Oman prank call
Gypsy Crusader fight and Nazi spectacle
Kiersten Jennings betting scandal and polls
The Bulwark Good Fight Tour announcement
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