An Avoidable Tragedy: The Right, White Supremacy, and the Coming Trials

The Republican Party is openly embracing authoritarianism, white supremacy, and weaponized conspiracy theories vilifying immigrants and vulnerable populations. This will not end well.

Tucker Carlson broadcasted this week from Hungary, where he used his considerable platform and influence to laud Viktor Orbán, the authoritarian strongman who rules by decree and gains his power from fear. As covered previously, Carlson’s narrative is rife with elements of “Replacement Theory,” a fascistic lie that shadowy cabals and liberal traitors ar…