That ability to talk honestly about contentious events is a powerful tool for the opportunists. Trump acolytes have to deny what is in front of their faces; far-right activists can point out that the emperor wears no clothes and draw more followers to their side.
But while these far-right opportunists might sound like potential progressive allies in these moments — after all, progressives also denounce Trump’s ties to Epstein and his war on Iran — their goals are much different.
— Nicole HemmerReplicated under Fair Use from The sneaky reason Tucker Carlson and other far-right voices are criticizing Trump by Nicole Hemmer.