Chris Rufo, MAGA’s Top Activist on the Right, Has a Conspiracy Problem

New York Times Tuesday 30 June 2026, 09:02 UTC By Ezra Klein and Jack McCordick 1 min read

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One of MAGA’s leading activists discusses how he views the second Trump administration, as well as various factions of the right.

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