For MAGA, the cruelty is still the point

It’s really that simple. [Courier]( Friend, On Sunday, during Donald Trump’s rally at Madison Square Garden, podcaster Tony Hinchcliffe took the stage and delivered a shockingly racist “joke” about Puerto Rico, calling it “a floating island of garbage in the middle of the ocean.” He followed up with another “joke” about “carving watermelons” with Black people, while Tucker Carlson mocked Kamala Harris’ racial identity, and another speaker likened the Vice President to a prostitute managed by “pimps.” The legacy media has rightly focused intense coverage on the rally and what it reveals about Trump and the racism of the MAGA movement. But it’s fair to ask—what took so long? This is nothing new. For MAGA, cruelty has always been the point, often aimed at minority groups while mainly ignoring the white supporters who form the movement’s base. [We’ll share more about how COURIER is holding MAGA and the media accountable while building a positive, community-focused alternative to hate-driven journalism. But if you’re ready to support us in this mission, can you chip in $25 today?]( For a decade, the legacy media has struggled to cover Trump without normalizing him or fueling his hate-driven MAGA movement. The reason is simple: Trump isn’t just a political candidate—he’s a fascist hate merchant who sells an addictive brand of racism, bigotry, and xenophobia. The cruelty and divisive racial politics aren’t accidental—they’re a calculated strategy to keep his supporters angry, loyal, and primed to view Trump and the MAGA movement as the only solution to save an America he describes as a “garbage can.” His rhetoric has mainstreamed the worst of white supremacy, conspiracy theories, and Christian nationalist ideas, creating a twisted feedback loop that both he and his supporters feed on. At COURIER, we’re committed to breaking this cycle by holding Trump and the far-right media accountable. And we meet people where they’re most likely to encounter this cruel rhetoric – on social media news feeds and in email inboxes – and counter it at the source with real news. This is how we fight back, and with your support in the final days of this election, we can call out Trump’s extremism, correct disinformation, and expose those who fuel it. [If you believe in a press that’s committed to integrity, facts, and the truth, can you chip in $25 to support COURIER today? Together, we’ll stand up to the hate and defend our democracy.]( Together, we can build a media landscape where lies and hate don’t go unchecked, and communities receive truthful, empowering journalism to help them become better citizens and neighbors. Express Donate: If you've stored your info with ActBlue Express, we'll process your contribution instantly: [$5]( [$15]( [$25]( [$50]( Thank you, COURIER --------------------------------------------------------------- Email us: info@couriernewsroom.com [Become a member!]( This message was sent to: {EMAIL}. Email is a critical way we communicate with grassroots supporters like you. However, if you would like to change your subscription preferences, here are some options: [Receive Fewer Emails]( [Update Your Information]( [unsubscribe]( To give by check: Courier Newsroom Box 509 New York, NY 10032