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Trump Media Divide Spurs Growth of Independent Outlets

9/24/2025

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Democrats Shift Strategies

Establishment media's Trump-aligned stance alienates Democrats, fueling growth of independent left-leaning outlets.
Disney's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel triggers Democratic outrage, stock drop, calls for boycotts.
The Bulwark gains traction among disillusioned Democrats, with over 100,000 paid Substack subscribers and 1.5 million YouTube followers.
Kamala Harris' memoir renews debate on 2024 decisions and 2028 rivals; she regrets not questioning Biden's re-election.

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TPUSA's Youth Influence

Following Charlie Kirk's death, discussions credit Turning Point USA (TPUSA) with building a robust youth-conservative infrastructure, a capability Democrats lack.
TPUSA reports $85 million in revenue and over 9,000 college and 1,100 high school chapters, highlighting its scale.
A Tufts University analysis shows 56% of young men voted for Trump in 2024, up from Biden in 2020.

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Democrats Shift Strategies

Establishment media's Trump-aligned stance alienates Democrats, fueling growth of independent left-leaning outlets.
Disney's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel triggers Democratic outrage, stock drop, calls for boycotts.
The Bulwark gains traction among disillusioned Democrats, with over 100,000 paid Substack subscribers and 1.5 million YouTube followers.
Kamala Harris' memoir renews debate on 2024 decisions and 2028 rivals; she regrets not questioning Biden's re-election.

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