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The article discusses the condition “MAGA blindness,” where supporters overlook negative behaviors or information about politicians, specifically Donald Trump. It cites the example of Arizona Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, Ruben Gallego, whose divorce records are being pursued by right-wing publication Washington Free Beacon, allegedly to find information that could harm his campaign. The article also discusses instances of Trump supporters disregarding accusations of sexual misconduct against Trump, Trump’s refusal to release his health records, and instances of his apparent confusion and disconnection from reality.
Suffering from “MAGA blindness”?
The term “MAGA blindness” could be used to describe a condition where individuals dismiss negative behavior or unpleasant background information about any politician, with the exception of Donald Trump. This phenomenon is particularly apparent in the case of Arizona Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, Ruben Gallego.
The right-wing online publication Washington Free Beacon has been battling in court to unseal the divorce records of Gallego and his former wife, Kate Gallego. The objective is to find something in the records that could negatively influence Gallego’s campaign.
Lake assumes the worst in Gallego’s divorce
The Gallegos, via a statement, associated the publication’s effort with his Senate opponent, Republican Kari Lake. Lake’s adviser, Caroline Wren, denied any involvement in the lawsuit on social media. However, she also questioned why Gallego was spending substantial amounts to keep his divorce records sealed, suggesting that the people of Arizona deserved to know what was in those records.
Lake posted similar sentiments on social media, claiming that the people have a right to know about Gallego’s actions.
MAGA dismisses unpleasant facts in Trump’s background
Despite these allegations against Gallego, Lake and other Trump supporters appear to ignore unpleasant facts from Trump’s own past. For instance, during Trump’s divorce case with his first wife, Ivana, she accused him of rape, an assertion she later retracted and disavowed. Furthermore, Trump was found liable for sexual abuse against E. Jean Carroll in a civil trial and was ordered to pay her $5 million.
Trump’s mental and physical health considered ‘irrelevant’
Another symptom of “MAGA blindness” is the refusal of Trump supporters to acknowledge the importance of Trump’s mental and physical health. Despite promising to release his health records, Trump now refuses to do so. Vice President Kamala Harris has openly criticized Trump for this decision.
Despite Trump’s refusal to disclose his health records and his described behavior as “confused, forgetful, incoherent” and “disconnected from reality”, his supporters, including Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson, consider these issues “irrelevant.”
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