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Online Propaganda

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politics3 hours ago•4 min saved

White House uses action-movie memes to rally online MAGA base over Iran strikes

The White House has released fast-paced hype videos mixing real Iranian targets with blockbuster film clips and video-game UI to reach a niche online MAGA audience as the Iran conflict enters its second week. The videos, which borrow nostalgia-heavy aesthetics, have drawn questions about permissions and overall strategy while broad public opinion remains skeptical of the war; online commenters mocked the style, framing it as a distraction from other political goals.

via The Guardian|

#iran-war #maga #meme-culture

politics1 month ago•10 min saved

Trump-Linked Influencer Fuels Minnesota Crackdown Coverage

The Guardian profiles Nick Sortor, a right-wing influencer with about 1.2 million followers who has long worked with the Trump administration, including attending a White House influencer roundtable, while carrying a history of DUI convictions and probation absconding. The piece argues he and similar online figures monetize inflammatory content that critics say helps justify aggressive immigration enforcement, citing Sortor’s posts praising DHS/ICE actions, claims of confrontations with protesters in Portland and Minneapolis, and his role in amplifying coverage that supports stronger government crackdowns. It illustrates a symbiotic relationship between fringe online personalities and Trump-era policy, and notes how such coverage shapes public perception and enforcement actions.

via The Guardian|

#immigration-enforcement #minneapolis #nick-sortor