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Will Sommer is a politics reporter for The Daily Beast and the co-host of the podcast Fever Dreams. He’s the author of Trust the Plan: The Rise of QAnon and the Conspiracy That Unhinged America, a book on the QAnon conspiracy theory coming in February 2023 from HarperCollins. He previously worked as a campaign editor at The Hill, and as a political columnist for Washington City Paper.

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Milo Yiannopoulos Is Back Heading Up Kanye’s Political Ops

CHAOS

The far-right provocateur’s return at the helm of Kanye West’s tumultuous political operation comes at the expense of his one-time friends Nick Fuentes and Ali Alexander.

Will Sommer | Published May 04, 2023

Pro-MAGA Ali Alexander Accused of Asking Teen Boys for Pics

‘GOOD J*CKOFF MATERIAL’

“I apologize for any inappropriate messages sent over the years,” said Ali Alexander, an ally of former President Trump and white nationalist Nick Fuentes.

Will Sommer | Published Apr 17, 2023
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Campaign in Chaos: Kanye West Just Wants to Be ‘Left Alone’

ALL FALLS DOWN

Kanye West doesn’t seem as interested in running for president, but his far-right advisers are very interested in sniping at each other.

Will Sommer, Zachary Petrizzo | Published Apr 14, 2023

Dominion Judge Sanctions Fox News Over Hiding Evidence

‘THIS IS VERY SERIOUS’

This latest pre-trial ruling comes just a day after a former Fox News producer said the network failed to provide audio recording of Trump allies to Dominion.

Will Sommer, Justin Baragona | Published Apr 12, 2023

Top Sovereign Citizen ‘Guru’ Kicked Out of Fake Republic

FRENEMIES

A well-known member of the far-right movement who is known for his outlandish legal theories has been given the boot as two prominent branches turn on each other.

Will Sommer | Published Apr 11, 2023

Head of Ivermectin Group Accused of Stealing Donor Money

BAD BOYS BAD BOYS

The head of a far-right sheriff’s association has been accused of pilfering donor money from an anti-vaxxer group—but he says he was just keeping those Benjamins safe.

Kelly Weill, Will Sommer | Published Apr 05, 2023

Alex Jones Spent InfoWars Money on Cryogenics and Guns

ASSETS

The conspiracy-theory kingpin also built up an extensive collection of watches.

Will Sommer | Published Mar 31, 2023

How Fox News Begged D-List Right-Wingers to Defend Them

‘RELIABLE SURROGATES’

In this week’s edition of Confider, we look at how Fox’s infamous PR team sought help from “tier 2” (ouch!) conservatives to help boost their standing on the right after 2020.

Will Sommer | Published Mar 13, 2023

Anti-Drag Lt. Guv Liked Even More Thirst Traps From Gay Men

‘LIKING MY PHOTOS SINCE 2020’

Randy McNally, whose state senate passed laws against gender-affirming care and drag shows, has “liked” racy pictures of gay men and trans women for years on his official account.

Will Sommer | Published Mar 10, 2023
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Meet the ‘Ghost’ Woman Fox Relied on for Voter Fraud Claims

‘YEAH, I’M CRAZY’

“Cactus artist” Marlene Bourne claims she might be a ghost and Antonin Scalia was hunted for sport. Her ideas got airtime on Fox News.

Will Sommer | Published Mar 09, 2023

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