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#ubet63 John McEntee emerged as a key player in shaping the Republican Party through his influence in the Trump White House, where he served as Director of the White House Presidential Personnel Office. As the U.S. looks to a second Trump administration in 2025, McEntee is aptly positioned to make an even bigger impact on the conservative movement. Yet McEntee has found resonance beyond the West Wing on TikTok , an unexpected strategy for the 34-year-old, whose fellow Republicans have fought to ban the platform. But, as McEntee argues, social media is exactly where he, and other emerging voices in right-wing politics, should be. Social media influence shapes public sentiment and action – an adage clearly proven by Trump’s win over Vice President Kamala Harris, thanks to an ingenious social media campaign executed by a scrappy team of young strategists. Through Tiktok, McEntee has a distinct vantage point on the growing Republican voter base, which the election showed is growing formidably as American culture tilts right. He has leveraged the ByteDance-owned app to build a disruptive cultural presence, attracting 3.3 million followers on the platform – and counting. On his @daterightstuff account, McEntee merges humor and political commentary in bite-sized meme jargon to create highly viral content. While the typical conservative might be averse to engaging in the world of TikTok, McEntee has unlocked a golden opportunity to share his vision for the conservative movement, while also receiving real-time feedback from the public. This position gives him unique insight and direct access to the people who will define the next half-century of American politics. With a background in political strategy and media, John McEntee understands the importance of engaging diverse audiences and harnessing the power of media to shift sentiment and drive policy wins. As a passionate advocate for an “America First” agenda, McEntee is committed to addressing pressing issues like immigration, trade, and foreign policy, all while fostering unity within the party. His forward-thinking approach has positioned him as a leader in right-wing politics, ready to guide the Republican party into a new era of conservatism . “We win a lot of elections but don’t actually follow through on the policy piece, and that’s because working in government is hard and bureaucracy is so entrenched,” McEntee said in a recent interview. “We are on a good course, but we need to actually have policy victories when we get in power.” The mood of the country is shifting and voting toward conservatism, McEntee said, attributing the shift to a variety of factors, including dissatisfaction with progressive government, backlash against decades of left-wing dominance in culture and academia, and the ensuing activist movements that exploded on college campuses in 2024. So how does he see Republicans capitalizing on these sentiments to notch more, bigger wins? “When you get a certain politician in a role in the executive branch, you say, ‘Oh, well, this congressman’s really good on this issue, so he should be the head of this agency.’ But when they get into the role, they’re actually not that effective because they don’t really know how to wield power,” McEntee said. “[Policy victories] come down to finding people that can be effective, not just as media surrogates, but as sources of influence and changes. But if the Republican Party can do that, we’ll have tremendous success.” McEntee identifies the immigration crisis, cultural backlash, and political polarization as key policy priorities, or political battlegrounds, for the conservative movement. This chaos, McEntee argues, is what prompted even moderate voters to elect Trump and modify their stance on border security and immigration reform. Then there’s “woke culture.” McEntee believes that progressive media agendas have alienated many Americans, he said, pointing out that excessive political correctness can push people toward conservative viewpoints, as they seek common sense amidst what they perceive as absurdity. “Look at what’s happening on college campuses,” he said. “People that might be a little left-leaning are being pushed to the right.” Such crises and cultural retaliations have led to greater engagement among voters, while simultaneously increasing political polarization. McEntee sees polarization as an opportunity for conservatives to articulate their values more clearly and connect with those who feel disillusioned by mainstream liberal narratives. “The increase in engagement in politics is helpful; when I was growing up, people just didn’t talk about politics this much, but it’s inescapable – which is good,” McEntee said “The more people talk, the more people learn. Then, the truth prevails.” The heart of McEntee’s vision includes three core objectives for the conservative movement during Trump’s second term. The three, which stem from the former President’s 2016 platform, are trade policy, immigration reform, and foreign policy. Advocating for protectionist measures that prioritize American industries and workers, McEntee emphasizes that trade should benefit the Americans, rather than serving global interests. “Republicans for a long time were hard liners on trade. They believed in protecting industry. They weren’t necessarily just free traders. And I think we created the most amazing middle class that’s ever existed through that policy and other policies,” McEntee said. He also calls for a comprehensive examination of both illegal and legal immigration policies, stressing that these should prioritize American citizens’ needs and welfare. Lastly, McEntee champions an “America First” approach, advocating for restraint in international interventions while focusing on protecting American interests abroad. “Republicans were very hawkish in the 2000s, and I think having more restraint actually is a Trumpian view that has been well received,” he said. McEntee’s optimism about recent accomplishments for the conservative party, particularly in media engagement, are a testament to Trump’s 2024 comeback. He notes that conservative voices have gained significant traction across various platforms—television, podcasts, and online news outlets—allowing for more robust discussions around conservative values. “Conservative media is as good as ever. We’re doing great. We have Fox, yes, but we also have the Daily Wire; we have conservative influencers – it’s on a good course,” McEntee said. This media presence not only amplifies conservative messages but also fosters community engagement around shared values . McEntee explains how podcasters and media spokespeople wield considerable influence, even surpassing that of elected officials, when shaping public opinion. Despite the media victories, McEntee is emphatic that cultural victories must translate into tangible policy outcomes – an insight that underscores the need for conservative leaders who not only understand policy but can effectively navigate the intricacies of government to implement change. This translation has come into view recently with Trump’s return to power. “Trump is in a league of his own when it comes to party influence,” McEntee states. “He serves as a rallying point for many Republicans.” This shared loyalty creates a sense of purpose within the party, even amid differing opinions on specific policies, McEntee adds. “Even if you don’t like him, or even if you don’t agree with this or that, we have this thing and this person that’s constantly being attacked, seen as the symbol for our team.” With Trump’s re-election, McEntee’s vision for the conservative movement gains new momentum. His approach, evidenced by his broad appeal among young audiences – long a challenge for the political establishment – symbolizes a new generation of conservatism; one that seeks to unite and engage existing Republicans as well as newcomers. As the political landscape continues to evolve, McEntee’s influence and strategies may play a significant role in shaping the future of the Republican Party and conservative politics in America.

US prosecutors have moved to drop the two outstanding federal criminal cases against Donald Trump , citing his impending return to the presidency. The steps were taken by prosecutors working with Special Counsel Jack Smith on Monday, regarding cases involving Trump’s efforts to overturn his 2020 election defeat , and his handling of classified documents . It represents a major legal victory for the Republican president-elect as he prepares to take office on January 20. The prosecutors said a longstanding US Justice Department policy stating that sitting presidents should not face criminal prosecution requires the case involving the 2020 election to be dismissed before Trump returns to the White House. "This outcome is not based on the merits or strength of the case against the defendant," prosecutors wrote in a court filing in Washington. Trump spokesman Steven Cheung called the move "a major victory for the rule of law." Smith's office also moved to end its attempt to revive the case accusing Trump of illegally retaining classified documents when he left office in 2021 after his first term as president. But the prosecutors signalled they will still ask a federal appeals court to bring back the case against two Trump associates who had been accused of obstructing that investigation. The move represents a remarkable shift from the special prosecutor who obtained indictments against Trump in two separate cases accusing him of crimes that threatened US election integrity and national security. Prosecutors acknowledged that the election of a president who faced ongoing criminal cases created an unprecedented predicament for the Justice Department. Trump pleaded not guilty in August 2023 to four federal charges accusing him of conspiring to obstruct the collection and certification of votes following his 2020 loss to Democrat Joe Biden. Trump, who as president will again oversee the Justice Department, was expected to order an end to the federal election case and to Smith's appeal in the documents case. The Justice Department policy, dating back to the 1970s, holds that a criminal prosecution of a sitting president would violate the US Constitution by undermining the ability of the country's chief executive to function. Courts will still have to approve both requests from prosecutors. Florida-based Judge Aileen Cannon, who Trump appointed to the federal bench, dismissed the classified documents case in July, ruling that Smith was improperly appointed to his role as special counsel. Smith's office had been appealing that ruling and indicated on Monday that the appeal would continue as it relates to Trump personal aide Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira, a manager at his Mar-a-Lago resort, who had been previously charged alongside Trump in the case. Both Nauta and De Oliveria have pleaded not guilty, as did Trump. In the 2020 election case, Trump's lawyers had previously said they would seek to dismiss the charges based on a US Supreme Court ruling in July that former presidents have broad immunity from prosecution over official actions taken while in the White House. Smith attempted to salvage the case following that ruling, dropping some allegations but arguing that the rest were not covered by presidential immunity and could proceed to trial. Judge Tanya Chutkan had been due to decide whether the immunity decision required other portions of the case to be thrown out. A trial date originally set for March 2024 had not been rescheduled. The case was brought following a probe led by Smith into Trump's attempts to hold onto power following his 2020 election defeat, culminating in the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol by a mob of his supporters following an inflammatory speech by Trump near the White House. Trump denied wrongdoing and argued that the US legal system had been turned against him to damage his presidential campaign. He vowed during the campaign that he would fire Smith if he returned to the presidency. In May, Trump became the first former president to be convicted of a crime when a jury in New York found him guilty of felony charges relating to hush money paid to a porn star before the 2016 election. His sentencing in that case has been indefinitely postponed. A criminal case against Trump in Georgia state court involving the 2020 election also remains in limbo.

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