Will Sommer and Asawin Suebsaeng: The Groypers Have Taken over Trumpland

The conservative movement and the second Trump administration are undergoing a profound shift, characterized by the normalization of extremist ideologies and systemic corruption. The Heritage Foundation faces internal purges as it aligns with the "Groyper" movement, signaling a departure from traditional policy debates toward overt white nationalism and conspiracy-driven rhetoric. Within the Trump administration, a culture of paranoia and self-enrichment prevails, exemplified by the exploitation of public office for personal financial gain through ventures like World Liberty Financial. While figures like Rod Dreher express disillusionment with the movement’s trajectory, the broader political landscape remains dominated by a cycle of bigotry and unchecked power. Amidst this environment of impunity, grassroots resistance—such as the successful community effort to prevent the deportation of Imam Ayman Soleiman—offers a rare, tangible example of effective pushback against the administration’s aggressive policies.