These are heady times for MAGA. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Elon Musk are teaming up to slash the government to ribbons as part of Musk’s new Department of Government Efficiency. What could give MAGA a bigger thrill than that high-wattage duo? But Politico reports that some Republicans quietly fear that Greene’s involvement could become a major distraction for the Trump-GOP agenda. We talked to tech writer Gil Duran, a close observer of Musk’s machinations, who explains why the right-wing “techbro” worldview is so dangerous—and how Greene could make it even more combustible. Listen to this episode here. A transcript is here.
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GOPers Suddenly Fear MAGA Nitwit MTG Is Creating a New Mess for Trump
As Republicans privately turn on Marjorie Taylor Greene’s involvement with Elon Musk’s DOGE, a tech writer explains why “techbro” leadership is dangerous—and how she’ll make it worse.
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Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene in Macon, Georgia, on November 3, 2024
