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Brandon Straka Urges CPAC to Challenge MAGA Groupthink

3/28/2026

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Brandon Straka, a conservative commentator, told CPAC that the MAGA movement is divided and that leader worship of U.S. President Donald Trump fuels groupthink.
He urged attendees to challenge their government rather than blindly support it.
Straka defended Marjorie Taylor Greene, arguing that disapproval of her is a call to join the "in crowd."
The remarks reflect growing tensions among conservatives over ideology and loyalty.

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Brandon Straka, a conservative commentator, told CPAC that the MAGA movement is divided and that leader worship of U.S. President Donald Trump fuels groupthink.
He urged attendees to challenge their government rather than blindly support it.
Straka defended Marjorie Taylor Greene, arguing that disapproval of her is a call to join the "in crowd."
The remarks reflect growing tensions among conservatives over ideology and loyalty.