Gavin Newsom Just NUKED Benny Johnson on Twitter
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Takeaways
- ❖Gavin Newsom's press office deployed a highly aggressive, personal tweet targeting Benny Johnson's alleged Grindr use, sparking debate over acceptable political communication.
- ❖A political influencer reality show, 'The House,' featuring C-tier MAGA personalities, is reportedly launching on Amazon, showcasing the monetization of online political fame.
- ❖Dan Bongino, post-FBI, engaged in a public feud with Matt Gaetz and Milo Yiannopoulos, accusing them of being 'grifters' and 'blackpillers' within the conservative movement.
- ❖Candace Owens rebranded her podcast and gained crossover appeal by covering true crime cases, but faces scrutiny for a controversial witness in her Charlie Kirk assassination claims.
- ❖OnlyFans models are increasingly receiving O-1B visas for 'extraordinary ability,' raising questions about immigration policy and the definition of 'art' in the digital age.
- ❖Host Tim Miller humorously advocates for Nicki Minaj's deportation due to her alignment with Donald Trump, framing it as applying Trump's own immigration rules to her situation.
Insights
1Newsom's Office Deploys Aggressive Social Media Tactics Against Conservative Influencers
Gavin Newsom's press office directly attacked conservative influencer Benny Johnson on Twitter, responding to Johnson's 'fraud investigation' trip to California with a tweet stating, 'We'll make sure Grindr servers are ready.' This move highlights a growing trend of Democratic press shops engaging in highly personal and provocative online exchanges, often leveraging rumors or personal attacks previously circulated within right-wing circles (e.g., Milo Yiannopoulos's claims about Johnson's sexuality).
Newsom's press office tweet: 'We'll make sure Grindr servers are ready. Dot dot.' in response to Benny Johnson's California trip announcement. ()
2The Rise of Political Influencer Reality Television
A reality show titled 'The House,' featuring C-tier MAGA influencers like Xavier Day Rousseau, Destiny, and Emily Saves America, is reportedly coming to Amazon. This show appears to be a self-published venture, distinct from an Amazon Original, and focuses on the manufactured drama and 'fame ball' culture of political personalities who often engage in 'junkets' to places like Qatar and Israel. The production highlights the increasing commodification of political identity and online influence.
Discussion of Xavier Day Rousseau's 'The House' show, featuring MAGA influencers, and its likely distribution as a self-published Amazon offering. ()
3Dan Bongino's Post-FBI Infighting within the MAGA World
After leaving the FBI, Dan Bongino initiated a public feud with prominent right-wing figures like Matt Gaetz and Milo Yiannopoulos. Bongino, described as a 'classic right-wing infighter,' accused them of being 'grifters,' 'life losers,' and 'blackpillers' who undermine the MAGA movement. This internal conflict reveals deep ideological and personal animosities, with Milo responding with a colorful, constipated-themed tweet and Bongino calling Gaetz a 'suckling little doggy.'
Milo Yiannopoulos's tweet about 'the Bongino rift' () and Dan Bongino's response to Matt Gaetz: 'You've always been a dick by the way, grifting off your daddy like a suckling little doggy.' ()
4OnlyFans Models Leverage 'Extraordinary Ability' Visas for US Immigration
OnlyFans models and social media influencers are reportedly securing O-1B visas, typically reserved for artists and movie stars with 'extraordinary ability.' This trend, highlighted by a New York Post article, suggests a redefinition of what constitutes 'art' or 'unique talent' in the digital age, allowing individuals engaged in 'softcore porn' to gain US citizenship. The hosts debate the implications for immigration policy, with Tim Miller humorously advocating for 'homegrown American OnlyFans models' to maximize their wages against foreign competition.
Financial Times/New York Post reporting on OnlyFans models receiving O-1B visas, including Mexican-born Yanet Garcia and Canadian-born Aisha Sophie. ()
5Nicki Minaj's Political Shift and Calls for Deportation
Nicki Minaj's recent alignment with Donald Trump, including appearing on stage with Erica Kirk and making comments critical of LGBTQ+ individuals and supportive of 'building the wall,' has drawn strong condemnation from the hosts. Tim Miller, in a tongue-in-cheek application of Trump's own immigration principles, calls for Minaj's deportation to Trinidad and Tobago, arguing that her political stance negates the sympathy typically extended to those brought to the US as children.
Nicki Minaj's appearance with Erica Kirk, comments on gays/trans people, support for the wall and Trump 2.0. Tim Miller's statement: 'under the new rules that her new love, Donald Trump, has put in place, someone that was brought here when they were five from Trinidad and Tobago must go back to that country and get in line.' ()
Bottom Line
The 'left-wing to Candace pipeline' is a real phenomenon, where individuals from progressive backgrounds are increasingly drawn to Candace Owens' content, particularly her coverage of true crime and entertainment lawsuits.
This indicates a potential vulnerability in progressive media's ability to retain certain audiences, especially those interested in 'hot button' cultural topics, and suggests Candace Owens has successfully tapped into a broader, non-traditional conservative demographic.
Progressive media outlets could analyze Owens' content strategy (e.g., true crime, entertainment commentary) to understand how to engage and retain audiences who might otherwise 'jump the horseshoe' to right-wing commentators.
The market for political influencers is so developed that 'C-tier' personalities are now starring in their own reality shows, funded by unclear sources and distributed via self-publishing platforms like Amazon.
This signifies the full commodification of political identity, where 'fame balls' can monetize their online presence through entertainment formats, further blurring the lines between politics and reality TV.
Entrepreneurs could develop platforms or services specifically for self-publishing political-themed entertainment, or agencies could specialize in managing and packaging political influencers for non-traditional media ventures.
Key Concepts
Blackpiller
Originating from 'The Matrix' red pill concept, a 'blackpiller' refers to someone who has become nihilistic about a cause (e.g., Trump support), believing it's all over and there's no point in continuing. Dan Bongino uses this term to criticize those he sees as defeatist or overly negative within the MAGA movement.
Quotes
"There is a place beyond constipation, beyond being merely backed up, beyond post-surgery scrape it out with a spoon after 5 days on Percocet. Welcome to the Bongino rift."
"You've always been a dick by the way, grifting off your daddy like a suckling little doggy. When I first met you, I knew you were a piece of [__] It's written all over that phony face of yours."
"I want homegrown American OnlyFans models to be able to maximize their wages. Okay, I don't They don't need them to be competing against uh you know, OnlyFans models from Mauritania."
"I don't accept anymore if the Democrats get back in charge, JVL wants to take down the East Wing. I want to deport Nicki Minaj. On day one, she can go home to Trinidad and Tobago and get in line and come back to the country."
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