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Is Saying “Christ is King” Antisemitic?

This past week, you might have seen a phrase trending online: “Christ is King.”

Well, that’s a nice change of pace. And close to Easter, too! Isn’t this a good thing? Usually it would be. The phrase itself is true. Christ is king. Easter week is a wonderful time to praise our Lord and Savior, and remember when Jesus rode on a donkey’s colt through the streets of Jerusalem as people shouted, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David! Hosanna in the highest! (Mark 11:9-10).” This fulfilled Zechariah 9:9 and Genesis 49:11. Christ is the king of that kingdom so longed for.

But that’s not why “Christ is King” is trending online right now.

Politics & Controversy

Candace Owens, a popular conservative figure, was recently let go from The Daily Wire, a conservative media organization. She has long held the position that America has no business assisting in foreign wars, including the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel after the events of October 7th, 2023. Further, she brought up the term “genocide” in relation to the conflict.1

This put her in stark disagreement with Ben Shapiro, the Jewish co-founder of The Daily Wire. Things came to a head in November of 2023 after Ben publicly stated that Candace’s behavior regarding the discourse was “disgraceful.”2

Candace responded, quoting Bible verses that implied she was being persecuted because she’s a Christian.3 She ended by saying “Christ is King.”4

But did Ben attack Candace because of her faith? No, he didn’t. They simply disagreed about Israel. So why would Candace imply she’s being persecuted for her faith? Why say “Christ is King?”

It seems like Candace used this situation to passive-aggressively attack Ben while playing the victim for her audience (plenty of whom are Christians).

She could have defended her position logically. She could have settled things with Ben privately. She could have condemned Ben’s words as disrespectful. But she didn’t. Instead, she quoted Jesus’ words and said “Christ is King” to a known Jew in a conversation that had nothing to do with Christianity. You’d have to be blind to not see why she did this. It’s a tactical move intended to shift the discourse in her favor.

Ben replied to Candace’s post, saying that if she believes her job at The Daily Wire comes between her and God, she can quit.5 She then accused Ben of suggesting that she can’t quote Scripture,6 again adding the phrase “Christ is King.”7

First, Candace used the Bible as a shield against Ben. After all, it’s wrong to attack someone for quoting the Bible, right? Sure, but that’s obviously not what Ben was doing. Samuel Sey, one of my favorite bloggers, criticized Candace for how she framed things.8

Second, Candace doubled down with the phrase “Christ is King.” This was not posted to her general audience. It was directed at Ben specifically. Why? Ben is a Jew and Candace likely used this phrase to get under his skin. She knew most of her Christian followers would miss the subtext and blindly go along with her side of things because she’s “proclaiming Christ.” It’s a win-win for her. And it worked, as we’ll see in a moment.

Since this squabble, Candace has talked about Jewish issues a number of times, attracting controversy after controversy. I don’t know for sure if she’s actually antisemitic, but she’s gotten quite the reputation for her hot takes—so much so that The Daily Wire cut ties with her.9 Several of their members accused her of antisemitism, specifically in her use of the phrase, “Christ is King,”10 which she never said on X before her fight with Ben.

To be clear, nobody at The Daily Wire said the phrase itself was antisemitic. Jeremy Boreing, the CEO, explained in detail that he has a problem with the intentions behind certain people using the phrase, not the phrase itself.

Yet Candace continues to pretend that The Daily Wire has a problem with Jesus (despite the fact that they still employ several Christians). It’s all very silly at this point.

The Internet’s Reaction

That brings us to today’s firestorm on X. There are a couple different groups posting “Christ is King.” Some are normal Christians who just want to celebrate their faith, but far too many are jumping on this trend to direct their anger at Jews (or The Daily Wire).

prawntron15 on X says, "Christ is King you zionist slime."

Even social media personalities claiming to align with Islam are coming out to show their support. Andrew Tate, a womanizer known for exploiting girls in his pornographic business endeavors, added his voice to the fray.11 For context, Candace conducted a controversial interview with him in July of 2023 and has been known to defend him. She “liked” this post:

Tate’s not the only one. Sneako, another Muslim influencer who shares a similar audience, also posted the phrase.12 If either of them properly understood Islam, they would never say Christ is king. Islam teaches that Jesus was merely a prophet. They don’t believe he was the Son of God. They don’t believe he’s a “king” in any sense, much less the way Christians believe it.

Here are some more damning posts from the recent trend:

These examples, and others, prove that this isn’t just genuine Christians getting together to celebrate their Lord. This is a manipulative campaign using gullible Christians to forward the careers of so-called “conservatives” who only care about the name of Christ insofar as it helps them achieve their own selfish goals.

Jesus’ words quoting Isaiah are especially poignant here.

“This people honors me with their lips,
but their heart is far from me”

Matthew 15:8 (ESV)

In context, Jesus is criticizing Jewish leaders for their hypocrisy, but ironically, this verse applies to those attacking Jews today. It’s a terrible thing to claim allegiance to Christ with your mouth when your heart’s true intentions are malicious. Some might even call it Pharisaical.

So is “Christ is King” Actually Antisemitic?

No, the phrase “Christ is King” is not inherently hateful of Jews or antisemitic in any way. The Bible proclaims it to be true. As Samuel Sey stated in his article, “for Christians, ‘Christ is King’ is a theological and political statement about Jesus’ divine identity and supreme authority over all creation.”13

But it’s important to recognize that any phrase can be twisted and used to attack others. Remember “Black lives matter?” The BLM movement was a unique campaign designed to exploit stories in the media and hold rallies to encourage young people to express anger against the “racist” system allegedly oppressing them.

The chosen vehicle for this movement was the phrase, “Black lives matter.” It’s actually pretty brilliant. The phrase itself is true. Black lives do matter. Very few people disagree, and those who do will be seen as racist. This allows you to do whatever you want with the phrase, making you essentially immune to criticism. If anyone questions you, just accuse them of racism!

Ironically, the same conservatives who decried the Black Lives Matter movement for this deception are now using “Christ is King” in a similar manner. It’s disgusting to take a truth about Jesus and club your political adversaries over the head with it. It’s equally disgusting to pretend you don’t understand the subtext at play.

This isn’t the first time people have misused Jesus’ name. The Roman soldiers put a crown of thorns on Jesus’ head specifically to mock his title of “King of the Jews.”

“They stripped him and put a scarlet robe on him, and twisting together a crown of thorns, they put it on his head and put a reed in his right hand. And kneeling before him, they mocked him, saying, ‘Hail, King of the Jews!’ And they spit on him and took the reed and struck him on the head.”

Matthew 27:28-30 (ESV)

It’s true, Jesus is the king of the Jews, in a sense (John 18:33-38). But would you join the Roman soldiers in their antics? Would you blindly repeat after them as they beat Jesus senseless and led him away to die? No, because you understand that, in this context, the title “King of the Jews” is being used in jest—it’s a mockery of Christ, not genuine worship.

What About Israel?

In this case, people are using Christ’s title to attack Jews specifically. This is wrong, but why? Paul talks a lot about Jews in Romans 9-11, answering questions the early church had. Why don’t Jews accept Christ? Did God abandon his people? How do we treat them?

I won’t go into all the answers here, but I encourage you to read those chapters for yourself. They explain God’s relationship to Israel and his plans for their future. I highly recommend this sermon from John Piper as well.

The takeaway is that Christians have no grounds to attack or mock Jews. Paul describes a tree which has some branches broken off (the unbelieving Jews). He says Christian Gentiles are foreign branches grafted onto the tree. But he warns us not to be arrogant toward the broken branches (Rom 11:18). God is able to restore them (the Jews) again.

“Even they, if they do not continue in their unbelief, will be grafted in, for God has the power to graft them in again. For if you were cut from what is by nature a wild olive tree, and grafted, contrary to nature, into a cultivated olive tree, how much more will these, the natural branches, be grafted back into their own olive tree.”

Romans 11:23-24 (ESV)

God is fully capable of saving the Jews. But make no mistake, belief in Jesus is required. Jesus is a Jew—the Jewish Messiah. No Jew can have a right relationship with God while rejecting Christ (John 14:6). That said, Paul is convinced that all Israel will be saved someday (Rom 11:26). Even as he says their rejection of Christ led to the reconciliation of Gentiles, he looks forward to their full inclusion in the body of Christ (Rom 11:11-15). Paul has faith in the Jews—in God’s ability to save them. Do you?

Conclusion

Christianity is offensive to unbelievers of all kinds, including practicing Jews. That’s normal. Jesus warned us about it (John 15:18-25). But our goal in proclaiming Christ should never be to mock people or jump on political bandwagons. Our goal should be to save souls. Our goal should be to pursue holiness in imitating Christ.

“Whoever says ‘I know him’ but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him, but whoever keeps his word, in him truly the love of God is perfected. By this we may know that we are in him: whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked.”

1 John 2:4-6 (ESV)

God forgive us when we worship Christ in word only, when we speak his name in vain in the public square to garner attention (Matt 6:5-7). Let us rather worship him in truth (John 4:21-24), being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts (James 1:25).

Christ is king. Now act like it.

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The Green Knight — A Nihilist’s Take on Honor

“The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God.'”

Psalm 14:1a

What is honor? Is it a life lived to the fullest, in glory and victory? Is it self-sacrifice, the willingness to lay down one’s life for a loved one? Is it an unwavering commitment to a code or creed? Or is it an oath fulfilled, a promise kept at great cost?

The 2021 movie “The Green Knight” poses this question to us. The culture of aesthetic religion and chivalry in which the film is set leads only to hollow rites and customs, while the void of oblivion the director loves to ponder is a dead end. Further, the mind wanders. Surely there’s something more to it. What is honor?

The film depicts the Roman Catholic tradition familiar to the Arthurian legend as empty and ritualistic. The first words we hear are “Christ is born” out of the mouth of a prostitute. “Christ is born indeed,” Gawain says as he pulls on his shirt and makes his way home. Soon we see a more powerful force in this world. Gawain’s mother, a witch, performs a ritual summoning the Green Knight. You probably know the rest. A challenge is offered, a head falls, and yet the knight rises again, keen on returning the blow in a year’s time according to his terms.

As Gawain wrestles with his fate, he does not heed his lover’s call. He pays no mind to God, devil, or men. He fears only the Green Knight, a symbol of the slow decay that envelops us all—nature’s relentless march against the endless toil of life. Is the knight really there waiting, counting away the hours? King Arthur spurns Gawain on, telling him he must complete the game. “And if death awaits me?” Gawain asks. King Arthur answers, “I do not know of any man who has not marched up to great death before his time.”

Gawain becomes convinced that honor is to answer the knight’s challenge. This is his chance for greatness. He leaves behind his life of revelry and romance to pursue something higher—legend.

As Gawain prepares for his journey, we again see the contrast between religion and paganism. A priest is seen chanting over the shield Gawain will carry with him. At the same time, witches recite a protective spell over his girdle. The queen pronounces a blessing. “May the blessed virgin keep your five fingers strong, your five senses sharp. May her five joys inspire you, the five wounds of the Son give you fervor, and the five virtues of a knight light your way. Keep thy covenant, young Gawain.” His mother has something else to say: “Do not waste this.” The blessing proves useless. The advice is ignored.

The shield, emblazoned with the image of the virgin Mary, is smashed to bits by filthy scavengers. The girdle is cut off and stolen along with the axe given him by the Green Knight. But only one of these items is truly lost. Gawain sets a wayward spirit to rest, granting him the axe yet again. The lady of a house he stumbles upon trades his purity for the girdle. But the shield is left to rot. God is forgotten, cast aside. There is no creator, no lord of this world. There is only death, only wild magic, only the lust of the flesh.

“I have seen everything that is done under the sun, and behold, all is vanity and a striving after wind. What is crooked cannot be made straight, and what is lacking cannot be counted.”

Ecclesiastes 1:14-15

The lord of house complements the grim dogma of postmodernism: “This house is full of strange things. But then again, I see things everywhere that bear no logic.” The film solidifies its disdain for subtlety when the lady of the house gives Gawain a parting message.

“When you go, your footprints will fill with grass. Moss shall cover your tombstone, and as the sun rises, green shall spread over all, in all its shades and hues. This verdigris will overtake your swords and your coins and your battlements and, try as you might, all you hold dear will succumb to it. Your skin, your bones. Your virtue.”

The Lady of the House

As Gawain sets off on the last day of his journey, the words of the lady ring in his ears. Try as he might, he will not escape the inevitability of death, of the green that overtakes everything in time. This is what he fears most of all. But perhaps honor is still within reach. As he approaches the green chapel, a fox warns him, telling him to abandon his quest. The fox’s voice morphs into that of his lover, begging him to return home. But he continues on.

When he finally comes to the Green Knight, Gawain asks one question: “Is this really all there is?” The answer: “What else ought there be?” And at last, as he prepares to die, Gawain ponders what his life might be like if the girdle protected him and he survived this quest. He would return to reign as king himself, taking whom he pleased to be his queen, seeing victory in conquest, enjoying the glory of his long life, and yet… if he should ever remove the girdle, he worries his head will fall and he will succumb to the death he deserves. He dare not live in fear. He dare not live without honor. As the knight raises his axe to the sky, Gawain asks him to wait. He casts aside the girdle and lowers his head. The Green Knight commends him, “Well done, my brave knight. Now, off with your head.”

This is a film about a man who comes to terms with his fear of death. While it bears some similarities to the original poem, there are several important distinctions. The first is God’s absence. It’s clear the director sees religion as purely aesthetic to this story. He pays lip service to it and quickly casts it aside. In the poem, Gawain is a faithful knight whose prayers assist him in his quest. In the film, Gawain leads a life of immorality and receives no help from any divine source. This leads us to the second distinction, Gawain himself. In the poem, he’s a skilled man of virtue honored by his peers. In the film, he’s a fearful, helpless creature searching for meaning in his frivolous life. The third distinction is perhaps the most significant. The lesson of the poem is one of honesty. Be true to your word and do not wrong your fellow man. Honor is to be virtuous. The lesson of the film is a bitter blend of nihilism and postmodernism. Do not fear death and do not hold closely to life. Honor is to be at peace with one’s self and the absurdity of all that surrounds us.

“The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is not able to understand them because they are spiritually discerned.”

1 Corinthians 2:14

As we ponder these juxtaposed themes, we ought to echo Gawain’s question. Is this really all there is? Nay, dear reader. There is more to life than death, more to quests than swords and shields, and more to pleasure than sex and violence. There is a God, and he is not fazed by pagan chants or restless spirits. He is not found in one’s self, nor in a stoic view of death. He calls us to more than our own ambitions, more than the cold emptiness of the grave. He is the God of life who calls us out of the grave and makes us into a new creation to do his glorious work (Rom 6:23, 2 Cor 5:17). He did not send a malevolent messenger of chaos, but his own Son, Jesus Christ, who takes away the sins of the world through his sacrifice on the cross (Jn 1:29, 3:16). We need not duel him or hang our heads in despair before him. We need only accept him for who he is and follow him (Jn 8:12).

“They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their hardness of heart. They have become callous and have given themselves up to sensuality, greedy to practice every kind of impurity. But that is not the way you learned Christ!”

Ephesians 4:18-20

Honor is not found in worldly conquest. Neither is it found in abandoning hope for this life. It can only be found in humble submission to a God worthy of our service and worship. Honor is about embracing our responsibilities by pursuing that which is righteous and good in the eyes of our Lord (Deut 6:18, 2 Cor 8:21).

“Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.”

Romans 12:9-12

Do not be deceived. God is not mocked, least of all by the pitiful strokes of an aimless artist grasping for man’s affections while feigning modesty.

“The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. For God will bring every deed into judgment, with every secret thing, whether good or evil.”

Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

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Steven Crowder VS. The Daily Wire — What’s Going On?

On Tuesday, January 17th, conservative talk show host Steven Crowder posted a YouTube video titled, “It’s time to stop…” He says he got an offer from an unnamed conservative media group punishing conservative voices on behalf of “big tech” like YouTube and Facebook. The document spells out the terms of payment, saying that demonetization on YouTube and other platforms would cut pay by 25%. Content strikes for not falling in line with community guidelines is another 20% cut. Being banned off a platform is yet another 10-20% cut. So what’s the problem here?

Crowder says that major players in the conservative movement or “big con,” as he puts it, are in bed with big tech. They’re silencing controversial ideas to make more money on ads. Crowder says he’s been demonetized for years on YouTube and yet he still makes his show, Louder with Crowder, using money from his paid subscribers called the “Mug Club.” He believes in his business model.

Crowder mentioned some other details in the offer that concerned him, including the demanding work schedule, the fact that the company would own the signer’s content and social channels, the high number of ad reads, and more payment cuts for failing to deliver a certain number of episodes per month.

Crowder closed by saying he’s looking to build his own network to support up and coming conservatives. He invited content creators to reach out if they want to partner with him against big tech and “big con.”

The Daily Wire’s Response

One day later, The Daily Wire uploaded a video titled, “Our Offer to Steven Crowder.” Jeremy Boreing, Co-CEO of the company, openly admits the offer came from them. He says he thinks it’s a very good offer, but that Crowder is misunderstanding it. He then goes through the document piece by piece, breaking down the reasoning behind it.

Boreing starts by saying that the offer was a way to open up negotiations, but Crowder was not interested in coming to any agreement. The offer was for $50 million over four years, which he emphasizes several times throughout the video.

Boreing then addresses one of Crowder’s criticisms, saying that the Daily Wire would own the signer’s social channels (aside from Twitter and Instagram) and content while they’re on the team. This is standard procedure for media companies. Part of making their money back is using the signer’s social media for monetization and promotion. He also defends their proposed pay cuts for failing to deliver a specified number of episodes per month. As Boreing puts it, “You can’t pay someone… an unimaginably huge amount of money for their show and then not get the show.”

Boreing then addresses Crowder’s accusation that The Daily Wire is in bed with big tech, saying the assertion is “personally incredibly offensive.” He says The Daily Wire gets demonetized all the time, but their audience and advertisers are on YouTube. It’s the platform that gives them (and Crowder) the best reach. Other platforms like Rumble are nowhere near as big and The Daily Wire hasn’t yet built up their own YouTube alternative. A project like that is a “long term investment,” he says.

Regarding the large pay cuts for demonetization, Boreing says it’s not about punishing content creators, but rather covering the costs of running a business. If a show brings in less money, The Daily Wire pays less money in turn. Boreing says Crowder fails to understand the business model and has “never had to create the company that actually distributes, markets, and monetizes all of that content.”

Boreing asks why it’s so hard for Crowder to “preserve the revenue” on free platforms like YouTube. After all, he could speak his mind freely on paid content such as DailyWire+ without fear of demonetization. Boreing compares this to Crowder’s current model where he will sometimes ask his audience to join him on Mug Club to talk about things that might get him banned from YouTube. But just Mug Club isn’t enough revenue for Boreing. “That’s not a risk that I can take,” he says. He concludes that Crowder’s actions are wrong and that he’s burning a friend in the process.

The Recorded Phone Call

Crowder quickly shot back with another video revealing clips from a phone call he had with Boreing. In it, Boreing can be heard discussing how young talent “can be wage slaves for a little bit” with a company like The Daily Wire before using their newfound fame to go independent.

Crowder accuses Boreing of focusing on the money when “it’s not about the money.” Crowder says it’s about the conservative movement and big tech. He’s concerned about up and coming talent facing these kinds of “slave” contracts. He then plays part of the phone call where he asks Boreing if pay cuts for demonetization would apply to smaller content creators, not just Crowder. Boreing says yes, retorting that everybody loses money when monetization goes away. “You can’t pay the same amount with less revenue.” Crowder can be heard responding, “You need to change your business model or this movement cannot work, Jeremy.”

Crowder says he understands that people like to run businesses differently, but he’s firmly opposed to relying on YouTube revenue as a conservative—so much so that he walked away from $50 million for the sake of those coming after him. He even offers to guide The Daily Wire into a scaled-up version of his own business model. He maintains that taking ownership of a creator’s content is wrong, even with Boreing’s retort that the media company paid to produce this content and should therefore own it. Speaking of plans for a network of his own, Crowder says he will never take ownership of any talent’s work, social channels, or YouTube revenue.

The Bottom Line

So, what’s my take on all of this? I think the disagreement is clear. The Daily Wire has built a successful business model that relies on YouTube revenue. They are not willing to part with it right now. This means they are unable to take on “controversial” talent like Crowder without using heavy pay cuts to make up for lost funds. This leads to softer, more advertiser-friendly content on free platforms like YouTube. The raw, unfiltered content is provided on their paid platform, DailyWire+. This doesn’t mean they’re out to exploit young conservatives and it also doesn’t mean they approve of YouTube’s policies. They just don’t see any other way forward right now.

Then you have Steven. He started out with YouTube revenue as a large part of his income. Over time, he realized he couldn’t rely on it. They demonetized him over and over, but he wasn’t going to censor himself to stay in YouTube’s good graces. Instead, he would fund his show using his own paid platform, Mug Club. His business model today is successful without Google’s money and he’s very proud of that. He believes that big tech’s censorship requires conservatives to cut ties with these platforms. The first step is being financially independent from them.

Both parties agree on a lot, but they draw the (bottom) line in two separate places. The Daily Wire draws the line at demonetization. If any YouTube revenue is lost, it must be met with pay cuts to compensate. Steven Crowder draws the line at getting banned from YouTube (for now). He’s already been demonetized for years and no longer relies on them for revenue. But whether he admits it or not, he still relies on them for exposure. Those viewers contribute significantly to his Mug Club subscriptions. Crowder knows this, but he continues to push hard for a future where sites like Rumble can replace YouTube as a primary platform for conservatives. He believes in cutting all ties with big tech eventually.

And so does Boreing at The Daily Wire, but he doesn’t think it’s realistic to expect that anytime soon. He wants to build alternatives like his own DailyWire+, but in the meantime, he is perfectly happy to play ball with YouTube so he can build his empire of impactful conservative brands and personalities. He wants to compete with big media companies like Disney and Netflix, providing an alternative economy, not just one show. He doesn’t think a subscription-based model like Crowder’s would work for this kind of venture.

Who’s in the Wrong?

Crowder and Boreing disagree on the long-term vision for conservatism. Crowder sees it as a battle for the heart of America where sacrifices must be made to preserve integrity at all costs. Boreing sees it as a strategic path towards true competition and dominance in the market that takes capital to achieve.

I applaud both of their goals, but I’ll be honest, I’m leaning towards Crowder on this one. Hear me out. I don’t think he went about this the right way. I think he’s been unnecessarily confrontational and dramatic about The Daily Wire’s offer. But he’s right about one thing. It’s long past due for conservatives to abandon big tech as much as they reasonably can. I think Crowder’s success with Mug Club and his record-breaking numbers on Rumble speak to the untapped potential of taking risks and exploring other ways to fund conservative voices while still reaching a large audience. I hate self-censorship. I hate that contracts with so many media companies are overreaching and sometimes exploitative (though The Daily Wire isn’t doing anything out of the ordinary in that regard).

At the same time, I appreciate The Daily Wire’s vision of providing more than just a show. We do need an alternative economy for conservatives. We need to fight the culture war, not just the media war. The left brainwashes our kids when they’re at school, when they look at their phone, and when they go to the movies. We need to fight back with alternative social platforms, conservative education, and movies that promote our values. The Daily Wire is doing that, and it takes a lot of money to make it happen. I only worry that they might lose their edge in the meantime.

Crowder has always been at the front lines of conservatism delivering hard hits and taking the brunt of the hate for controversial opinions. I love him for that. His content feels raw and real. The Daily Wire in comparison feels a bit sanitized and their content is less interesting to watch as a result. But that doesn’t mean it’s not important. Their documentary “What is a Woman” changed the conversation on the trans movement. A message of truth with that kind of impact is a huge win for conservatives. Crowder simply isn’t making those kinds of moves yet.

Nobody Wins

It’s sad to see infighting like this. It’s the last thing conservatives need right now. We’re a divided movement after disappointing midterms, looking ahead to a turbulent future of Trumpers versus RINOs. It’s tiring.

I don’t think Crowder will get the kind of reaction he’s going for. He’s stirring the pot and promoting his own brand at the cost of another. It’s going to rub people the wrong way no matter what. His demeanor is needlessly antagonistic. He makes a big deal out of walking away from $50 million when he admits he doesn’t even need it. But The Daily Wire isn’t innocent either. Boreing says $50 million is an “unimaginably huge amount of money.” That might be true for the average American, but in the media space it’s not the killer deal he makes it out to be. The Daily Wire is looking out for their own financial interests at the end of the day. Boreing has also framed this situation as a personal betrayal of friendship on Crowder’s part. Don’t be fooled. This isn’t Crowder attacking Boreing as an individual. It’s a business strategy and a disagreement about the future of the conservative movement as a whole. I hope both parties are able to look past the opportunity for clout and move forward. It’s what’s best for everyone.

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