Last week in right-wing trolling

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Jack Posobiec posted another deep fake and called it “precreated speech”. The Community Notes “fact-check” calls it “satire”. So no, the dis/misinformation problem on Twitter isn’t getting better. It’s getting significantly worse.

Russia and China have been growing their alliance since Xi came to power in 2012. This has very little to do with Biden (or any one U.S. leader for that matter), but the American right wants to score partisan points as always.

Collin Rugg @CollinRugg

While everyone is distracted with Trump’s impending arrest, President Xi just called Putin his “dear friend.” Thanks to Joe Biden, America is divided while our two strongest adversaries are now united.

Ron DeSantis didn’t immediately come to Trump’s defense over an indictment that hasn’t happened yet, so of course, DeSantis was heavily criticized by many on the right for this pre-inaction.

Ian Miles Cheong @stillgray

Ron DeSantis: Florida won’t help Bragg go after Trump over some ridiculous charges involving porn star hush money. What people hear: “Ron DeSantis will sit back as Bragg prosecutes Trump.” What people also hear: “Ron DeSantis attacks Trump’s character by referencing the case.”

Cernovich @Cernovich

It’s good to start fights against evil people when you can win. Extradition issue would NEVER have gone to court. DeSantis could’ve started a fight with a Soros DA. Monumental mistake not to.

mikecernovich.substack.comDeSantis Misses his MomentDeSantis could have presented himself as the opposition to Soros-funded District Attorneys and their neo-Bolshevik tactics.

DC_Draino @DC_Draino

Today was a massive letdown for the MAGA base Yes, Trump is our guy for 2024 and there’s no shaking that But we just got a preview of how DeSantis would fight the regime in 2028 and his response was not only lackluster He got outflanked to the right by *Kevin McCarthy*

Candace Owens attempted to distance herself from Trump and flirted with the idea of a DeSantis presidential run a few months ago. No more.

Candace Owens @RealCandaceO

Anyone surprised by this? Been saying this forever: Desantis is a good Governor but he is establishment and will be a major disappointment to those who think otherwise. People disenchanted with Trump (sometimes rightfully) saw things in Desantis that were never there. https://t.co/HIv7sz5cel

Jack Posobiec 🇺🇸 @JackPosobiec

DeSantis on Trump indictment: “We are not involved in this, won’t be involved in this.” Calls it a ‘manufactured circus’ by a Soros DA. Adds “I’ve gotta spent my time on issues that actually matter to people, I’m fighting for Floridians” https://t.co/w4ogMxiwM3

Perhaps the recent polling has something to do with this!

InteractivePolls @IAPolls2022

2024 Republican primary polling trends by Morning Consult Jan 2: • Trump — 45% (+11) • DeSantis — 34% Feb 25: • Trump — 48% (+18) • DeSantis — 30% March 14: • Trump — 52% (+24) • DeSantis — 28% MARCH 19: • Trump — 54% (+28) • DeSantis — 26%

Silly me, I thought indictments happened because alleged crimes occurred.

Scott Adams @ScottAdamsSays

If Trump gets indicted, it will make him look right about everything, including whatever he was wrong about. It will be the final confirmation of "Everything you suspected about the system is true." Even if it isn't.

The leader of the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government is weaponizing the federal government against the Manhattan District Attorney’s office.

Rep. Jim Jordan @Jim_Jordan

Was the Manhattan DA’s office in communication with DOJ about their investigation of President Trump? Was the Manhattan DA’s office using federal funds to investigate President Trump? Alvin Bragg owes our committee answers.

DeSantis flip-flopped with his comments on Putin and Russia’s war of choice in Ukraine, and Tucker Carlson and the rest of MAGA laid into him as a result.

Alex Bruesewitz 🇺🇸 @alexbruesewitz

Earlier a story broke about Ron DeSantis calling Putin a “war criminal who needs to be held accountable.” Tucker just slammed politicians who push “childish slogans” such as “Putin is a war criminal.” Ron is just another Bush/McCain Republican. Pass!

This pretty much sums it up.

Nicholas Grossman @NGrossman81

DeSantis’ position on Ukraine is he’ll be a Trump-like leader who pleases Tucker by leaving Ukraine to Russia, and a Reagan-like leader who stands up to Russia, and he’ll be much better than Biden by not doing things Biden isn’t doing, and maybe doing things Biden is, can’t say.

Ron faced pressure over his comments with the GOP establishment, and he backed down. Not very alpha male of him, now is it? This pre-presidential run is off to a great start!

Andrew Lawrence @ndrew_lawrence

campaign kickoffs going well

Until next time, folks!