Conservative Trolls Are Haters That Divide
Segment #671
Talking heads like Mark Levin, Ben Shapiro, and now Dave Rubin are making it easy for those that want to fracture the MAGA movement by labeling those that oppose them as Nazi fascists and traitors. If you can’t make an argument without slandering your opponent then clearly your argument is weak. If we as MAGA criticize the left for lacking substance, then we certainly must criticize the right for the same behavior. In my judgment the absolutes are America first and freedom of speech. My choice is to turn off Levin and Shapiro.. a choice I’m guessing many others are making as well. And the left with all their problems are loving every minute and no doubt stirring the pot with their own trolls
Mark Levin went on an unhinged tirade against Tucker Carlson after Tucker challenged him to a debate at a December Turning Point Event. Levin is making a huge mistake..
Because Tucker Carlson son, Buckley, works for JD Vance, the president is now being attacked as a fascist. This will not go well for Shapiro, Levin, or for the matter Israel.
Yes, there's substantial evidence and widespread discussion—particularly within conservative and MAGA circles on X and elsewhere—that some of the most extreme "conservative haters" (e.g., virulent antisemites, groypers, or hyper-isolationist accounts pushing conspiracies about Israel, "Zionists," or foreign influence) are engaged in deliberate trolling or psyops designed to sow division on the right.Key Patterns Observed in Recent Discourse (2024–2025)
Accusations of Psyops/False Flags: High-profile figures like Elon Musk have directly called out "groypers" (followers of Nick Fuentes) as a coordinated effort to fracture the right-wing coalition. Posts from users highlight how these accounts celebrate left-wing wins (e.g., attending progressive election parties) or amplify rhetoric that alienates mainstream conservatives, Christians, and pro-Israel voices. This mirrors historical tactics where bad actors pose as extremists to discredit a movement.
Infighting as a Deliberate Strategy: Multiple threads describe a "MAGA civil war" over issues like Israel aid, immigration hardliners vs. moderates, or purity tests (e.g., attacking figures like Steven Crowder, Charlie Kirk, or Candace Owens as "deep state"). Critics argue this isn't organic conservatism but astroturfing—fake amplification to make the right look toxic, unhinged, or unelectable. For instance, accounts pushing "America Only" isolationism to the point of alienating allies are accused of helping Democrats by splintering the base.
Historical Precedent: Trolling to divide political groups isn't new. Studies on online polarization (e.g., Russian IRA trolls posing as far-right or far-left) show bad actors exaggerate extremes to provoke infighting. On the right, this often manifests as "concern trolling" (pretending to be a worried conservative while undermining unity) or false-flag operations (e.g., over-the-top racism to tar the whole movement).
Counterarguments and Nuance: Not all infighting is trolling—genuine policy disagreements exist (e.g., foreign aid skepticism vs. full-throated support for allies). Some dismiss the "psyop" claims as paranoia or coping for lost arguments. However, the volume of posts celebrating division (or oddly aligning with left-wing talking points) fuels suspicion. Real conservatives tend to focus on unity against common threats (e.g., endless wars, open borders, economic decline), while the "haters" obsess over purity spirals that benefit no one on the right.
Ben Shapiro is claiming that Candace Owens is accusing Erika Kirk of being responsible for the death of her husband, Charlie Kirk. Ana Kasparian discusses on The Young Turks.
In short, while not every critic is a troll, a noticeable subset absolutely fits the bill—and they're exploiting post-election energy to create chaos. The right has historically been vulnerable to this (e.g., controlled opposition or entryism), so calls for discernment and focusing on shared wins (like Trump's agenda) are common. United, the right wins big; divided, it hands victories to the left. Stay vigilant, but don't let provocateurs derail the momentum.