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Kentucky Sues Roblox Over Charlie Kirk ‘Assassination Simulators’ and Child Safety
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Kentucky Sues Roblox Over Charlie Kirk ‘Assassination Simulators’ and Child Safety

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The state of Kentucky has filed a lawsuit against the online gaming platform Roblox, alleging that the company has failed to protect children from predators and inappropriate content, including simulated depictions of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination, as reported by The New York Post.

Attorney General Russell Coleman announced the lawsuit Monday, accusing Roblox Corporation of allowing child predators to exploit its system while exposing minors to graphic and violent material.

The filing cites Roblox’s alleged lack of adequate age verification, ineffective moderation, and failure to prevent explicit or violent content from reaching children.

According to the complaint, Roblox — which boasts more than 111 million active monthly users — has become “a playground for pedophiles” and a hub where predators create fake accounts to pose as children, lure victims, and groom them for abuse.

Prosecutors claim that due to the company’s weak safety controls, children as young as five have been exposed to disturbing and graphic depictions of violence and sexual content.

The lawsuit specifically references a surge in what it calls “Charlie Kirk assassination simulators,” which appeared on the platform following the Turning Point USA co-founder’s fatal shooting at Utah Valley University last month.

The filings allege that these simulations allowed young users to view “animated bloody depictions” of the September 10 attack that took Kirk’s life.

“Roblox is designed to allow predators easy access to children and to use Roblox to groom and lure children from virtual contact to physical meetings, leading to harassment, kidnapping, trafficking, violence, and sexual assault of minors,” the Attorney General’s office wrote in the complaint.

“For years, countless children have been sexually exploited and abused by predators they met on Roblox.”

At a Tuesday press conference, Coleman was joined by Kentucky mother Courtney Norris, who said she once believed Roblox was a safe game for her children. “I came to realize, later than I would like to admit, that it actually is the ‘Wild West’ of the internet, targeted at children,” Norris said.

Coleman demanded that Roblox implement stronger parental controls, more effective content filters, and stricter age verification measures. The lawsuit is part of a growing wave of state-level legal actions against the gaming company.

Earlier this year, Louisiana filed a similar complaint against Roblox, and Iowa prosecutors brought charges following a case involving a 13-year-old girl who was allegedly lured from the platform, kidnapped, trafficked across several states, and assaulted.

In North Carolina, another lawsuit alleged that Roblox enabled a predator to exploit a child by offering its virtual currency, “Robux,” in exchange for sexually explicit photos.

In response, Roblox denied the allegations that it facilitates child exploitation. “We have rigorous safety measures in place from advanced AI models to an expertly trained team of thousands moderating our platform 24/7 for inappropriate content,” the company said in a statement.

“No system is perfect, and our work on safety is never done. We are constantly innovating our safety systems, including adding 100 new safeguards, such as facial age estimation, this year alone.”

The company also stated that users under 13 cannot directly message others on Roblox outside of games unless parental controls are adjusted.

Joy Behar Goes Full Tinfoil Hat with Claims About Trump and the National Guard
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Joy Behar Goes Full Tinfoil Hat with Claims About Trump and the National Guard

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“The View” co-host Joy Behar claimed Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s recent National Guard deployments to major U.S. cities were not for crime control but part of a supposed plan to “stop the next election.”

Behar made the comments during a segment discussing Trump’s decision to deploy troops to Washington, D.C., Memphis, Tennessee, and his announced plan to send forces to Chicago, Illinois.

“This is a pretext to stop the next election,” Behar said on the show.

“That’s what I think it is.”

She offered no evidence to support the claim.

Behar’s remarks came after co-host Whoopi Goldberg commented that President Trump was “doing whatever he feels like,” to which Behar responded that the National Guard would prevent citizens from voting.

“And if they stop us from voting, that’s the one thing people have,” she added.

Co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin, who previously served in the Trump administration, criticized the deployment as a political tactic and said she believed most Americans do not support the move.

Despite the criticism on “The View,” federal data and local reports show that crime has declined in areas where the National Guard has been deployed.

According to law enforcement figures released this week, violent crime in Washington, D.C. dropped 17% and property crime fell 18% within 30 days of the deployment.

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, a Democrat, publicly expressed gratitude for the assistance, stating on Aug. 27 that she appreciated the president’s effort to address escalating violence in the nation’s capital.

“We are cooperating fully with federal forces,” Bowser said, noting that local and federal coordination had improved safety outcomes across multiple neighborhoods.

In Memphis, the Department of Justice (DOJ) reported that federal agents and local authorities made 321 arrests in the first seven days of the Memphis Task Force operation, a joint effort involving National Guard support.

The arrests targeted suspects connected to gang activity, illegal firearms, and narcotics trafficking, according to the DOJ.

President Trump announced last month that he intended to extend similar federal operations to Chicago, citing persistent violent crime and homicide rates.

Over the Labor Day weekend alone, at least 54 people were shot, seven fatally, across Chicago, local authorities confirmed.

The city has struggled with elevated homicide numbers in recent years.

The Chicago Tribune reported that the city recorded its highest homicide rate in 25 years in 2021, with totals remaining significantly higher than in previous decades.

During an Aug. 25 press conference, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson urged President Trump not to deploy the National Guard to their city, claiming the move would be unconstitutional.

“This is not what our city needs,” Johnson said, calling for local solutions instead of federal intervention.

White House and Department of Homeland Security officials have maintained that the deployments are focused solely on combating violent crime, drug trafficking, and organized criminal networks in coordination with local authorities.

A DHS spokesperson told reporters last week that the mission is designed to “restore law and order in communities suffering from unchecked violence.”

Officials also noted that the deployments have been authorized under existing federal statutes governing domestic operations and are coordinated with state and local governments.

While Behar’s comments circulated widely on social media, no evidence has surfaced to suggest that National Guard deployments are connected to election activity or voting restrictions.

Federal law prohibits military personnel from interfering with elections, and no state or local official has reported any such interference by the Guard.

The National Guard currently remains active in both Washington and Memphis, while federal officials continue discussions with Illinois leaders about potential future operations in Chicago.

Kristi Noem Obliterates Country Star Zach Bryan Over Anti-ICE Song, Singer Responds
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Kristi Noem Obliterates Country Star Zach Bryan Over Anti-ICE Song, Singer Responds

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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem sharply criticized country music artist Zach Bryan for his newly released song “Bad News,” which takes aim at federal immigration enforcement operations, as reported by The New York Post.

The dispute unfolded after Bryan posted a short demo of the track on Oct. 3, sparking backlash from law enforcement supporters and praise from critics of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Speaking to conservative host Benny Johnson on Tuesday, Noem said she was “disappointed and disheartened” after hearing the song. “I hope he understands how completely disrespectful that song is, not just to law enforcement but to this country,” she said.

“To every single individual that has stood up and fought for our freedoms. He just compromised it all by putting out a product such as that, that attacks individuals who are just trying to make our streets safe.”

Bryan, 29, shared a clip of the song on social media with the caption “the fading of the red white and blue.”

The lyrics depict a struggling protagonist living amid social decay and reference an ICE raid:

“I heard the cops came / Cocky motherf–kers, ain’t they? / And ICE is gonna come bust down your door.”

The verse continues, “The middle fingers rising, and it won’t stop showing / Got some bad news / The fading of the red, white and blue.”

Noem addressed the controversy during a press briefing in Portland following the arrest of several illegal aliens, including an accused child rapist. She said she was “glad” she had never been a listener of Bryan’s music.

“Zach, I didn’t listen to your music. I’m happy about that today,” Noem said. “That makes me very happy that I never gave you a single penny to enrich your lifestyle, if you truly believe what that song stands for.”

The Homeland Security Secretary praised artists such as Jason Aldean, John Rich, Jon Pardi, and Kid Rock for what she described as standing for freedom. “Those guys know what it means to stand up to freedom,” she said. “Glad I didn’t waste any money on Zach.”

Noem also accused Bryan of hypocrisy for releasing an anti-law-enforcement song while relying on police protection during his concerts.

“That’s what’s so special about law enforcement, is that they don’t pick and choose who they defend when they do their jobs,” she said.

“They will even defend and protect people that don’t respect them or stand up for them.”

The Department of Homeland Security joined the dispute by posting a video montage on X featuring Bryan’s hit “Revival” as background music, set against clips of ICE agents conducting raids nationwide.

Bryan responded later on Instagram, insisting the song was being misinterpreted. “When you hear the rest of the song, you will understand the full context that hits on both sides of the aisle,” he said.

“Everyone using this now as a weapon is only proving how devastatingly divided we all are. We need to find our way back.”

He added that his intention was to express love for his country, not contempt. “I served this country. I love this country and the song itself is about all of us coming out of this divided space,” Bryan wrote.

“I wasn’t speaking as a politician or some greater-than-thou a–hole, just a 29-year-old man who is just as confused as everyone else.”

Bryan emphasized that he does not align with either political extreme. “To all those disappointed in me on either side of whatever you believe in, just know I’m trying to do my best too and we all say things that are misconstrued sometimes,” he said.

“I am SO proud to have served in a country where we can all speak freely and converse amongst each other without getting doxxed or accosted on the internet or worse.”

Taylor Swift’s Leftist Fans Freak Out, Accuse Her of ‘Going MAGA’
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Taylor Swift’s Leftist Fans Freak Out, Accuse Her of ‘Going MAGA’

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Taylor Swift’s twelfth studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, was released on Oct. 3, 2025, and quickly generated a wave of backlash from some of her progressive fans.

The pop star, who has long been outspoken about her Democratic political views and support for abortion rights and LGBTQ causes, became the center of controversy after listeners accused her of promoting conservative values in several of her new songs.

One of the tracks drawing the most attention is “Wi$h Li$t,” in which Swift sings about her engagement to Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and her hopes for marriage and a family.

The lyrics include lines such as:

“I just want you, huh
Have a couple kids, got the whole block looking like you
We tell the world to leave us thе f**k alone, and they do, wow
Got me drеaming ’bout a driveway with a basketball hoop
Boss up, settle down, got a wish list
I just want you”

The song’s reference to having children and a family drew criticism from some of Swift’s progressive fans, who claimed the lyrics were promoting “traditionalist” or “conservative” values.

Online debates erupted after one line — “the whole block looking like you” — was interpreted by some as racially insensitive, with a few users suggesting it implied a desire for an all-white neighborhood.

Social media platforms were flooded with commentary from critics accusing Swift of sending “dog whistles” or endorsing “problematic ideals.”

Others speculated that Swift’s lyrics reflected a shift away from her previous political stances.

Some posts accused the singer of being “out of touch” and “appealing to conservatives” through her lyrics about domestic life and personal happiness.

Another song under scrutiny is titled “CANCELLED!” and includes the following lyrics:

“Good thing I like my friends cancelled
I like ’em cloaked in Gucci and in scandal
Like my whiskey sour, and poison thorny flowers
Welcome to my underworld where it gets quite dark
At least you know exactly who your friends are
They’re the ones with matching scars”

Critics have claimed that the song defends Swift’s friendship with Brittany Mahomes, wife of NFL quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

Brittany Mahomes faced online backlash earlier this year after liking posts with conservative and pro-Trump messages.

Despite her own liberal views, Swift maintained her friendship with Mahomes, which led some online commentators to accuse her of “betraying progressive values.”

A number of social media users described the song as “tone-deaf” and “out of touch with the current socio-political climate.”

One post criticizing the lyrics as “the most tone-deaf lyric a white billionaire with MAGA friends could release” gained nearly 100,000 likes on X.

Several of Swift’s other songs were also labeled “problematic” by critics, with accusations ranging from racial insensitivity to “coded conservative messaging.”

Analysts and online commentators have dissected nearly every track, looking for indications that Swift has altered her political perspective.

Despite the criticism, there has been no indication that Swift has changed her political affiliations.

She has publicly supported Vice President Kamala Harris and Democratic candidates in past elections.

However, her lyrics celebrating family life and loyalty to friends across ideological divides have provoked a strong reaction among segments of her fan base.

As of this week, The Life of a Showgirl continues to dominate streaming platforms, with millions of downloads within days of release.

The controversy surrounding the album has fueled broader discussions about how personal expression in pop music is often interpreted through political lenses.

Whether or not Swift intended to make a political statement, her latest release has reignited debate about celebrity influence, social expectations, and how popular culture intersects with ideology in modern America.

Parents Outraged Over Teen Lesbian Kiss In Kids Cartoon on Netflix
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Parents Outraged Over Teen Lesbian Kiss In Kids Cartoon on Netflix

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Netflix is under renewed criticism following the resurfacing of a controversial scene from its animated children’s series Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous, as reported by The Gateway Pundit.

The scene, which depicts two teenage characters sharing a kiss, sparked outrage after a screenshot went viral on X, gaining more than seven million views.

The moment appears in the ninth episode of the show’s fifth season and has triggered subscription cancellations, according to users who shared the image online.

One post read, “This is from a children’s cartoon on Netflix called *Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous. Since when has something like this been considered appropriate for children?!”

The controversy is not new. In 2022, Hungary’s National Media and Communications Authority (NMHH) investigated Netflix over the series.

The Hungarian government, which passed a 2021 law prohibiting LGBT-themed material directed toward children, reviewed the show after complaints that the kiss scene could violate that law.

The Hungarian newspaper Magyar Nemzet noted at the time that the series is marketed to children as young as seven.

The uproar has resurfaced as Netflix faces ongoing backlash over its children’s programming. Another show, Dead End: Paranormal Park, also came under fire last year for its use of transgender themes in a series also aimed at children.

Elon Musk announced he canceled his Netflix subscription after that show, criticizing the platform’s programming choices.

The show’s creator, Hamish Steele, faced additional criticism after a profanity-laced social media post attacking Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, who was recently assassinated.

Musk posted earlier this week, “Cancel Netflix for the health of your kids.”

As the criticism grows, Netflix has not yet issued a public statement in response to the renewed focus on Camp Cretaceous. The controversy has coincided with a dip in the company’s stock price.

According to market data, Netflix stock opened at approximately $1,175.49 on October 1, closed at $1,170.90, then dropped to $1,162.53 on October 2, and was trading at $1,158.84 by midday October 3. That represents a decline of about 1.4 percent.

The renewed outrage adds to a growing pattern of backlash over Netflix’s children’s programming, raising questions about how the company will address subscriber concerns.

President Trump Blasts ABC for Bringing Jimmy Kimmel Back on Air
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President Trump Blasts ABC for Bringing Jimmy Kimmel Back on Air

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President Donald Trump sharply criticized ABC on Tuesday night for allowing late-night host Jimmy Kimmel to return to television following his suspension.

Posting on Truth Social, Trump accused the network of reviving a failing program and providing a platform for partisan messaging, as reported by TMZ.

“I can’t believe Jimmy’s suspension was lifted,” Trump wrote. He speculated that “something happened between then and now because his audience is GONE, and his ‘talent’ was never there.”

Trump questioned ABC’s decision to put Kimmel back on air, saying the host “does so poorly, who’s not funny, and who puts the Network in jeopardy by playing 99% positive Democrat GARBAGE.”

He went further, calling Kimmel “another arm” of the Democratic National Committee and suggested that such conduct should be illegal.

The President also warned that legal action may be forthcoming. He concluded his remarks by calling ABC “a true bunch of losers.”

Kimmel, whose program Jimmy Kimmel Live! resumed taping on Tuesday, took the opportunity to respond on-air.

He accused Trump of being unable to take criticism, telling viewers, “We have to speak out against this bully. He’s not stopping. And it’s not just comedy. He’s gunning for our journalists, too. He’s suing them, he’s bullying them.”

Jimmy Kimmel at Lionel Richie Hand And Footprint Ceremony held at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, USA on March 7, 2018.

Kimmel also addressed the controversy that led to his suspension, which stemmed from comments he made about conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination. He clarified his earlier remarks and offered what he described as a message of solidarity.

While ABC has put Kimmel back on air, some affiliates are continuing to block his program. Both Nexstar Media Group and Sinclair Broadcast Group announced they will not air Jimmy Kimmel Live! for the time being, opting instead to preempt the show.

Trump’s remarks highlight the continuing divide between the President and major media outlets, with late-night programming frequently drawing his criticism for being overly partisan. The legal threats he raised in his Truth Social post suggest further escalation could be on the horizon.

Whoopi Goldberg Rips Dems for Not Continuing Cover Up of Joe Biden’s Mental Decline
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Whoopi Goldberg Rips Dems for Not Continuing Cover Up of Joe Biden’s Mental Decline

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Whoopi Goldberg criticized fellow Democrats during a broadcast of “The View” on Wednesday, saying the party should have handled concerns over Joe Biden’s decline privately rather than making them public during the 2024 election cycle.

Goldberg’s comments came during a discussion of Kamala Harris’ newly released book.

“If the Democrats had kept their mouths shut and looked like, hold on, hear what I’m saying, if they had kept their mouths shut and took care of this in-house, as opposed to making it a public spectacle, I think people would have had a better feel about it,” Goldberg said.

Her remarks suggested that Democrats might have fared better in the 2024 election had questions about Biden’s age and capacity been addressed differently.

Biden, who was in office at the time, faced growing concerns about his ability to serve another term.

Goldberg’s statement drew responses from her co-hosts, who offered differing perspectives on the matter.

Joy Behar argued that sexism played a role in the outcome, saying the country would “never elect a woman.”

Alyssa Farah Griffin disagreed with Goldberg, countering that voters needed to be able to express concerns during the process.

“I don’t believe the political parties should have a say in who is a nominee and who is elected,” Griffin said.

“There’s no primary when there is a sitting president. And 75% of voters said they thought that Biden may be fine when in office, but was too old for another term. That’s voters’ only way to say ‘I have an issue.’”

Sunny Hostin took a different stance, aligning more closely with Harris’ argument from her book that the stakes were too high regarding Biden’s decision to seek reelection.

The exchange highlighted divisions among Democrats and their allies over the handling of Biden’s candidacy in 2024.

Biden faced internal and external pressure during the election as questions over his age and performance became central issues.

Harris’ new book has added to the ongoing debate within the party, as leaders and commentators continue to evaluate the decisions leading up to the 2024 loss.

The book’s release comes amid a series of public reflections by top Democratic figures about what went wrong during the election and how the party should move forward.

The conversation on “The View” is part of a broader trend of post-election assessments that have taken place across political media since November.

Multiple Democratic officials and commentators have spoken publicly about their views on the campaign’s challenges, disagreements within the party, and the public’s perception of its leading candidates.

The differing opinions from Goldberg, Behar, Griffin, and Hostin underscore the ongoing debate inside the Democratic Party about messaging, leadership, and how to address voter concerns heading into the next election cycle.

As Democrats continue their internal discussions, the role of Biden’s decision to run again, Harris’ candidacy, and the broader challenges faced by the party remain central to conversations in Washington and beyond.

The debate is expected to remain a recurring topic as the party begins positioning itself for the 2028 election.

South Park Episode Targeting Charlie Kirk Yanked After Assassination in Utah
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South Park Episode Targeting Charlie Kirk Yanked After Assassination in Utah

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Comedy Central removed a controversial episode of South Park from its cable rotation Wednesday night, hours after Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was assassinated during a speech at Utah Valley University.

The episode, titled “Got a Nut,” originally aired on August 6 as part of Season 27. In the installment, Eric Cartman mimicked Kirk’s appearance and mannerisms while hosting a mock college debate podcast. The storyline culminated in Cartman receiving a fictional award called the “Charlie Kirk Award for Young Masterdebaters.”

On Wednesday night, Comedy Central was scheduled to rerun the episode but instead aired Episode 1 of the same season.

The network did not issue a public statement but confirmed to industry outlets that the episode was “temporarily pulled” from its lineup.

The show remains available for streaming on Paramount+.

The move followed immediate backlash from conservative activists and Turning Point USA staff, who accused the creators of fueling hostility toward Kirk.

“Comedy has consequences,” one TPUSA staffer posted on Telegram.

“Charlie was targeted in the culture before he was targeted in real life.”

Kirk himself had publicly addressed the parody before his death.

On August 7, the day after the episode aired, he posted a TikTok video describing the mockery as “hilarious” and called it a “badge of honor.”

He even changed his X profile photo to an image of Cartman dressed in his signature black T-shirt.

Kirk told Fox News at the time that he had grown up watching South Park and accepted the parody as part of being a public figure.

Since his assassination, however, reaction to the episode has shifted.

Prominent conservative accounts accused the show’s creators, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, of disrespecting Kirk’s Christian faith and using satire to demean his work.

One viral post read: “They mocked him on TV, then they killed him in real life.”

The episode also included depictions of other political figures, such as Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and a storyline involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids.

Over nearly three decades on the air, South Park has frequently lampooned politicians, celebrities, and cultural figures across the spectrum, but this episode has drawn particular scrutiny due to the timing.

Kirk, 31, was shot once in the neck on September 10 while addressing roughly 3,000 attendees at an “America Comeback Tour” rally at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.

According to police, six officers and private security personnel were present at the event.

“You try to get your bases covered, and unfortunately, today, we didn’t,” UVU police chief Jeff Long said.

The suspect remains at large, and authorities have not released a description.

President Donald Trump confirmed Kirk’s death on Truth Social, writing, “The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead.”

House Speaker Mike Johnson described the assassination as “an attack on all of us.”

The killing has intensified concerns within the conservative movement, already heightened following the 2024 assassination attempt on President Trump in Pennsylvania.

Public anger quickly extended to Comedy Central.

A petition demanding the network apologize for airing the episode drew more than 100,000 signatures within its first day online.

Conservative radio host Jesse Kelly told his audience, “’South Park’ thought it was funny to turn Charlie into a cartoon joke. Now his wife is planning a funeral.”

Neither Parker nor Stone has made a public comment since Kirk’s death.

Funeral arrangements for Kirk have not yet been announced. Turning Point USA said it plans to host a memorial rally in Phoenix to honor his life and work.

The next episode of South Park is scheduled to air on September 17.

New Rule: Told Ya So | Bill Maher Admits Trump Outsmarted Democrats
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New Rule: Told Ya So | Bill Maher Admits Trump Outsmarted Democrats

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Comedian Bill Maher told his audience Friday that Democrats need to acknowledge how effectively President Donald Trump has been drawing support by appealing to voters on specific, everyday issues.

Speaking on HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher, the host said Trump’s ability to win over small but passionate groups of voters by focusing on particular concerns has been a key factor in his political success.

“He is the master at winning votes from small groups who are passionate about one issue, picking up a couple percent here, a couple there until on election night it’s ‘YMCA,’” Maher said.

Maher pointed to Trump’s campaign promise to eliminate taxes on tips as one example.

“While Democrats offer up high-minded intangibles like equity and saving the soul of America, Trump says, ‘Hey, waitress, how would you like to pay no tax on those tips?’ Remember that? And everybody was like, ‘Why didn’t we think of that?’” Maher said.

Maher credited the proposal as a major reason Trump became the first Republican candidate in two decades to carry Nevada, a state with a large hospitality and service industry workforce.

He went on to list other groups Trump was able to reach by speaking directly to their priorities.

“He did it with the tips. He got the TikTok vote. He got the people for whom toilets are very important vote. He got the ‘enough of taking our shoes off at the airport’ vote, the crypto bro vote, the tech bro vote, the bro bro vote,” Maher said. “He got rappers and kale eaters.”

Maher also cited Trump’s success in gaining the backing of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy and his supporters.

“Oh yeah, Bobby Kennedy will never be president, but his ‘Make America Healthy Again’ people… oh, that’s another I don’t know four percent he picked off, and they’re ride or die,” Maher said.

Maher noted that Silicon Valley was once considered solidly Democratic but shifted toward Trump during the 2024 election cycle.

“Democrats used to own Silicon Valley, those California do-gooder Liberals who wanted to save the planet,” he said.

“Trump came along and said, ‘Regulations, we don’t need no stinking regulations.’ Not only did he win them over, in his second inauguration, they were all sitting up on the stage with him.”

Maher added a lighthearted comparison to illustrate Trump’s campaign approach.

“Trump runs for office like that kid in eighth grade who ran for school president on a pledge of more snow days,” Maher said.

He emphasized that Trump’s strategy reflects an understanding of how elections are often decided by narrow margins and personal issues.

“Elections are won on the margins, by a coalition of little things that hit people personally. Trump gets this, he feels your pain in the ass. Kamala ran on democracy, which is the most important issue, but without the political skill to sell it, it added up to nothing,” Maher said.

Maher concluded by pointing out how Trump’s focus on specific quality-of-life issues resonated with certain voters.

“He never shut up about bad shower pressure, shitty light bulbs, and low-flow toilets. Not exactly ‘ask not what your country can do for you,’ but for some little niche group, it was all that mattered,” Maher said.

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Woke Backlash: ‘Snow White’ Producer’s Son Blasts ‘Narcissistic’ and ‘Immature’ Rachel Zegler for Hijacking Father’s Film with Personal Politics
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Woke Backlash: ‘Snow White’ Producer’s Son Blasts ‘Narcissistic’ and ‘Immature’ Rachel Zegler for Hijacking Father’s Film with Personal Politics

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For the longest time, Disney has weathered the woke backlash until the recently released remake of the 1937 film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, which attempted to capitalize on the classic film’s popularity. However, politics and woke ideology got in the way, making it one of the worst financial disasters in the film industry.

Thanks to Rachel Zegler, the once-enchanting Disney princess who portrayed the feminine character of a damsel in distress is now a Latina strong and independent woman who inspires feminists. Zegler had described the original film as “dated” and the Prince as a “stalker” and vowed to modernize the film. 

After introducing major changes, Snow White garnered brutal reviews on every platform, translating to fewer people hitting theaters to watch the film. 

The widespread frustration has spread beyond the audience to the production crew and their families, resulting in a scathing rebuke by one of the producer’s sons. Snow White producer Jonah Platt’s son posted a blistering comment about Zegler, blaming her for the film’s appalling performance.

“Yeah, my dad, the producer of enormous piece of Disney IP with hundreds of millions of dollars on the line, had to leave his family to fly across the country to reprimand his 20-year-old employee for dragging her personal politics into the middle of promoting the movie for which she signed a multi-million dollar contract to get paid and do publicity for,” Jonah said in a now-deleted post.

Besides the appalling woke-ideology-filled remake, Zegler had posted a “Free Palestine” post and attacked Donald Trump supporters after he won the 2024 elections. Jonah suggests that these political statements undermined Snow White’s success. 

“This is called adult responsibility and accountability. And her actions clearly hurt the film’s box office. Free speech does not mean you’re allowed to say whatever you want in your private employment without repercussions.”

Jonah added that Zegler hijacked the efforts of tens of thousands of people who worked on the film “for her own immature desires,” risking the careers of those who depended on its success.

“Narcissism is not something to be coddled or encouraged,” he continued.

Besides Zegler, award-winning actor Peter Dinklage also rejected a role in the film, calling the original portrayal of the Seven Dwarfs “stereotypical”. It forced Disney to resort to subpar CGI, further frustrating the audience.

Zegler, who played Snow White, also performed very poorly, lacking the warmth and charm of the original Disney princess. Her performance felt stiff and bland, likely perfectly portraying feminist qualities. 

Nonetheless, Zegler believes Snow White’s production was excellent, describing the experience as a “life-changing” one that helped her “became a real adult.” She also still thinks that she is winning despite the backlash.

“People will wait in line despite my flaws,” she posted.

Meanwhile, Israeli-born actress Gal Gadot, who played the Evil Queen character, maintained a low profile after the film debuted. She was prominently missing from the behind-the-scenes photos that Zegler posted on Instagram.

In the Instagram post, Zegler said that “it takes a village to bring stories like Snow White to the big screen.” Seemingly, that village does not include most Americans who are tired of having woke ideology shoved down their throats by corporations that likely think they are too big to fail.

Meanwhile, Snow White continues to struggle to recoup its production costs in the face of the massive silent boycott. The Wrap reported that the film earned just $16 million from 4,200 theaters on its first day. 

It also earned $43 million in domestic ticket sales and $44 million internationally, totaling about $87 million out of an estimated $250 million in production costs.

On the popular movie review site Rotten Tomatoes, Snow White continues to fall, currently rated at 41%, while the IMDB audience rated it 1.6 out of 10. Seemingly, Snow White is turning out to be a “Bud Light” moment for Disney and the film industry as a whole.


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