The MAGA Cheering Squad Is Losing Faith
Some of the podcasters and influencers who propelled Trump back to the White House have been underwhelmed by his first 100 days.
Joe Rogan doesn’t seem impressed.
Photographer: Carmen Mandato/Getty ImagesDonald Trump was swept back into office by a powerful group of podcasters and influencers, some of whom appeared at his inauguration and have since gotten special access to his administration. Now, some of these pro-Trump forces are not entirely sold on his approach to governing, which has been beset by chaos, reversals and broken campaign promises. The minor but consistent cracks are instructive as they provide a window into Trump’s unusually loyal base.
On several issues, Trump has disappointed some of the loudest voices in the conservative echo chamber, including Joe Rogan, Dave Portnoy and some lesser known, yet still influential, personalities.