More MAGA than MAGA: How the Daily Caller turned on MAGA and Trump
The site Tucker Carlson co-founded is at the vanguard of a Republican civil war that he helped unleash.
The Daily Caller, once a Republican Party's answer to The New York Times, has undergone a significant transformation over the years. Co-founded by Tucker Carlson in 2010, the publication has seen a hard turn against Donald Trump's policies, particularly his war in Iran and support for Israel. This shift has been fueled by a new wave of online conservative thought, injecting fresh energy into the organization, while alienating some of its original backers.
Neil Patel, Daily Caller's publisher, has faced aggressive pressure from donors due to these changes, though he declined to disclose the financial impact. The publication's stance has evolved rapidly since the U.S. entered a war with Iran in February, with the outlet now actively engaging in social media to highlight the economic burden of the conflict on American drivers.
The organization has also taken a critical stance towards Israel, publishing articles questioning its policies and highlighting Israeli settler violence. This stance has drawn criticism, with pro-Israel advocates accusing the Daily Caller of antisemitism. The publication's shift towards a more aggressive online presence has raised concerns among some of its former employees and alumni, who fear the outlet may be drifting too far towards the anti-Israel segment of the conservative movement.
The Daily Caller, once a key player in Washington's conservative media scene, now finds itself at the center of a Republican civil war, mirroring the broader political division within the party.
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