Influencers

Trump’s flavored vape push sparks backlash from some MAHA influencers and administration officials

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The Trump administration’s recent moves to make flavored e-cigarettes and vapes more widely available have caused a splintering among prominent voices in the MAHA movement and even some federal health officials. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s senior spokesperson, Richard Danker, … Read more

Democratic donors recruit influencers in midterm push

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The progressive donor network Democracy Alliance is planning to invest tens of millions of dollars in new media and content creators. It’s a shift away from traditional media like broadcast television and paid advertisements. Democracy Alliance president Pamela Shifman joins “The Takeout” to explain the shift in strategy. Source link

Putin’s new critics: The celebrity influencers warning Russians might ‘snap’

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Fitness videos, makeup tutorials — and now a viral manifesto on the growing problems plaguing Russia. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. A celebrity influencer’s direct warning to Vladimir Putin that his people might “snap” has prompted a rare acknowledgment of public criticism from the Kremlin. … Read more

‘It’s time to say no’: MAGA influencers push back on Trump on Iran

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At the 1988 Republican National Convention in New Orleans, George H.W. Bush swore an oath to his party: “Read my lips: No new taxes.“ Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. He won the election. Then, he raised taxes. The move alienated Republican activists, and GOP lore … Read more

MAGA crackup? Influencers pan Iran war, but base backs Trump – for now.

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For a hot minute, it appeared that President Donald Trump’s bold decision to go to war with Iran would fracture his MAGA base. Outside criticism was immediately fierce, as movement influencers, including Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, and Candace Owens, made clear their opposition in the name of “America First.” This week, top Trump counterterrorism official … Read more

Influencers flock to Epstein’s former island to film viral videos

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A thousand miles off the coast of Florida, influencers have found the secret to instant virality. One after another, content creators are finding their way to Little Saint James, better known as the private island once owned by the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Armed with cameras, they are capitalizing on and propelling increased interest … Read more

Tourists, expats and influencers detained in UAE over digital content showing Iran war impacts, activist says

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A growing number of social media users, including foreigners, are facing charges in the United Arab Emirates under the Gulf state’s broad cybercrime laws for sharing or possessing digital content that depicts or comments on the impact of ongoing Iranian attacks, the advocacy group Detained in Dubai has warned. The arrests highlight the strict regulations … Read more