The strong denunciations are driven by the understandable desire to paint Mamdani as a dangerous force in American politics. Calling him “woke” or a “radical leftist” doesn’t seem to cut it, so conservatives want to refer to him as something newer and more menacing.
Enter the “Third Worldism” accusation.
Publication: The American Conservative
Can MAGA Conservatives and Muslim Americans Unite?
As the Republican Party leaves neoconservatism behind, new coalitions become possible.
No Kings Was Just as Empty the Second Time
The Democrats need a substantive agenda, not just oppositional sloganeering.
How Biden and Obama Failed in the Middle East
Obama and Biden appeased America’s enemies and alienated its allies—while Trump deterred Iran, united Israel’s neighbors, and brought the Middle East closer to peace.
Yes, Trump Can End the Russia-Ukraine War
The president’s gambits have made peace possible. Now it’s time for an endgame strategy.
Thank God There’s a Deal
Peace, even a cold peace, in Israel–Palestine is the stuff of presidential legacies.
A Muslim NATO?
As American regional clout comes into question, a new security order is emerging.
Charlie Kirk Is the Hero America Needs
For all the differences between Kirk and Martin Luther King Jr., both men were peaceful champions for unity and a civil public square.
Trump Shouldn’t Push India to the Dark Side
The president should focus on governing America, not controlling world events.
Washington Really Is Israeli-Controlled Territory
The American people have lost control of their government.
The MAGA Agenda Has Taken a Back Seat to Israel
A specter is haunting America First—the specter of Israel. America’s unconditional support for Israel has intensified since Donald Trump returned to the White House—compromising the MAGA movement in the process.
Israel Is Not an Ally. It’s a Liability
The U.S. is paying mightily for Israel’s reckless policies.
Trump Shouldn’t Play with Nuclear Fire in Ukraine
This game of chicken is mindless, dangerous, and needs to end.
America Is Funding the Destruction of Christian Communities
Some U.S. aid to Israel funds attacks on Christian minorities.
The Left’s Overreaction Addiction
Late-night show cancellations to taking soda out of SNAP—everything is a crisis.
The Lingering Death of Late-Night TV
While conservative talk radio took over the risk-averse programming on a lot of stations and filled a gaping hole in the media ecosystem at the time, its liberal equivalent took over a preexisting format that was already in decline because of changing television consumption habits and made it narrower.
Mike Huckabee’s Brave Stand for Palestinian Christians
The American ambassador to Israel swims against heavy currents to speak up for the innocents harmed by Israeli actions.
Why Jeffrey Epstein Won’t Die
Trump should tell the whole sordid story, not try to kill it.
MAGA vs Ultra-MAGA
The movement is splitting between those who value fealty to Trump no matter what and those who still believe in what it originally stood for.
Why Trump Should Stay Out of Israel’s War on Iran
The opportunity for diplomacy still exists—if the U.S. president is willing to take it.
It’s Time to Get Out for Good
Trump must not let Netanyahu and the neoconservatives invent new objectives.
Will Trump Betray America First?
The president seems on the verge of breaking key promises to the American people.
Trump Can, and Must, Avoid War with Iran
Israel is trying to drag America into another forever war. Here’s what the president should do now.
Why the Right Should Rethink Israel
These days, many American conservatives would prefer their government stop doing whatever Israel wants.
That’s somewhat surprising