Not long ago, I watched in disbelief as a self-professed Christian, once a vocal critic of MAGA’s vulgarity and cutthroat tactics, began retweeting Laura Loomer. This was the same person who had fumed over Loomer’s baseless accusations that Casey DeSantis had faked her cancer for political gain. Now, they’re boosting her posts, feeding the attention and engagement that fuel her malicious behavior.
It’s like watching a drop of ink fall into a glass of clear water. At first, it seems harmless—a single retweet here, a post there. But soon, the ink spreads, darkening everything. What starts as a reluctant nod to a once-repulsive figure becomes full-throated endorsement. This is how the corrosion begins.
Trumpism doesn’t demand immediate conversion; it works subtly, eroding principles layer by layer. Yesterday’s outrage becomes today’s shrugged-off habit, and tomorrow’s “harmless fun” or “just politics.” What, you don’t approve? Lighten up—what are you, some kind of Pollyanna?
Loomer, who flew on Trump’s private plane to his debate with Kamala Harris and has received public praise from Trump numerous times, showed no remorse for her attacks on Casey DeSantis. Instead, she ramped up her vitriol—not just against Casey, but anyone who opposed Trump. Her behavior became so grotesque that even Marjorie Taylor Greene—no stranger to controversy herself—publicly condemned her, urging Trump to distance himself and claiming Loomer didn’t “represent MAGA.” But let’s be honest: Loomer isn’t some rogue actor. She’s MAGA distilled—a poster child for its creed of proving loyalty through degradation.
What we are witnessing is not just the decomposing of political discourse but the wholesale corruption of conscience. Many now justify their actions as a battle to “save America.” They’ve abandoned their faith’s teachings—humility, forgiveness, and love—in favor of mockery and revenge.
The attacks on Casey DeSantis encapsulate this moral decay. She faced a life-threatening illness with grace and courage, a symbol of dignity. Yet, she became the target of grotesque and unfounded attacks from Trump’s allies. Why? Because her husband, Governor Ron DeSantis, dared to challenge Trump’s dominance in the Republican Party.
This corrosion of morality is not incidental to Trump’s leadership—it is its defining feature. Like toxic mold, Trumpism eats away at our culture’s moral fabric. Even if he defies his prior record of betrayal and delivers short-term legislative wins, the long-term damage far outweighs any policy gains. What good is patching a leaky roof if the foundation is rotting beneath your feet?
Trumpism thrives on division and dehumanization. Figures like Loomer aren’t just tolerated; they’re rewarded for their loyalty and their willingness to do Trump’s dirty work. This dynamic reveals a terrifying truth: under Trump, the Right has morphed into a vehicle for vendettas, where the cruelest acts earn not just approval but a access to Trump himself.
This isn’t just a political crisis; it’s a cultural one. If Trumpism continues unchecked, it will leave a legacy of moral bankruptcy that could take generations to repair. The damage goes beyond politics, infecting churches, communities, and families, leaving behind a nation divided not just by ideology but by a fundamental loss of shared decency.
Yet, all is not lost. Leaders like Ron DeSantis represent a path back to principled conservatism—a politics of discipline, results, and moral clarity. Casey DeSantis, despite the barrage of smears, continues to embody the grace and dignity that uninfected conservatives still hold dear.
The tides of MAGA are rising, dragging many into its toxic currents of cruelty, revenge, and blind idolatry. But drowning is not inevitable. Those with moral courage and a steadfast will can stand firm, preserving their humanity and decency while others are swept away in a sea of filth, leaving only the rotting carcass of their abandoned souls as evidence they were ever here.