Discussion on Right-Wing Media's New Trend
On MSNBC's The Weeknight, Angelo Carusone discussed the "disturbing new trend in the right-wing media" of rebranding authoritarianism.
rebrand the notion of authoritarianism to their own people
Alicia Menendez, co-host of The Weeknight, asked Angelo Carusone about the right-wing echo chamber's reaction to recent events.
- Carusone described their reaction as "excitement" towards Trump's actions.
- He noted that the backlash is seen as reinforcing the perceived danger of Democrats and liberals.
- The media is also viewed as part of the "shadow network" according to this narrative.
Carusone found the emergence of a new narrative, which is "the most concerning piece" of the story, to be disturbing.
Author's summary: Angelo Carusone discusses a disturbing trend in right-wing media on MSNBC's The Weeknight.