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In February 2023, Hersh published a report on his Substack alleging that the United States Navy , under orders from the Biden administration, destroyed the Nord Stream pipelines. This narrative was heavily amplified by MAGA-aligned media a…
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Hersh has been a vocal critic of the Biden administration's support for Ukraine, characterizing it as a provocation of Russia and a failure of American diplomacy. This aligns with the 'America First' isolationist wing of the MAGA movement.
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Hersh has consistently criticized the U.S. intelligence community (CIA, NSA), claiming they operate as a 'Deep State' that undermines elected officials. This rhetoric mirrors Donald Trump's frequent attacks on the 'intelligence apparatus'.
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In 2017, Hersh published an exposé claiming that Donald Trump ignored intelligence reports when ordering a missile strike on Syria following an alleged chemical attack. Hersh argued the strike was based on false pretenses.
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Hersh has been a vocal critic of the Biden administration's support for Ukraine, characterizing it as a provocation of Russia and a failure of American diplomacy. This aligns with the 'America First' isolationist wing of the MAGA movement.
Notes: He has frequently appeared on alternative media outlets to argue that the war is a disaster for the West.
Opposition to Ukraine funding and intervention is a defining policy stance for the current MAGA movement.
Hersh has expressed profound distrust of mainstream media outlets like the New York Times and Washington Post, accusing them of being mouthpieces for the intelligence community. This 'fake news' sentiment is a hallmark of MAGA rhetoric.
Notes: Hersh moved to Substack specifically to bypass traditional editorial gatekeepers.
While his critique is from a journalistic perspective, it reinforces the MAGA movement's rejection of institutional media.
Hersh has consistently criticized the U.S. intelligence community (CIA, NSA), claiming they operate as a 'Deep State' that undermines elected officials. This rhetoric mirrors Donald Trump's frequent attacks on the 'intelligence apparatus'.
Notes: Hersh specifically accused the CIA of feeding 'cover stories' to the New York Times regarding Nord Stream.
The alignment on the 'Deep State' concept is a core pillar of MAGA ideology. Hersh's status as a legendary journalist lends credibility to this shared narrative.
Since 2020, Hersh has frequently appeared on media platforms that cater to a MAGA or anti-establishment audience, such as Tucker Carlson (formerly of Fox News) and various independent podcasts, to discuss his 'Deep State' theories.
Notes: His Nord Stream report was a central topic of discussion on Tucker Carlson Tonight.
Choosing these platforms indicates a willingness to engage with and validate the MAGA media ecosystem.
In February 2023, Hersh published a report on his Substack alleging that the United States Navy, under orders from the Biden administration, destroyed the Nord Stream pipelines. This narrative was heavily amplified by MAGA-aligned media and figures as evidence of 'Deep State' warmongering.
Notes: The report relied on a single anonymous source and was denied by the White House.
This reporting aligns with the MAGA 'anti-interventionist' and 'anti-Deep State' narrative, providing significant rhetorical ammunition against the Biden administration's foreign policy.
Hersh expressed skepticism regarding the extent of Russian interference in the 2016 election, suggesting the U.S. intelligence community's assessment was politically motivated. This position aligned with Trump's 'Russia Hoax' defense.
Notes: Hersh argued that the DNC hack might have been an internal leak rather than a hack.
While Hersh's skepticism is rooted in his career-long distrust of the CIA, it directly supported the MAGA narrative that the Russia investigation was a 'witch hunt'.
In 2017, Hersh published an exposé claiming that Donald Trump ignored intelligence reports when ordering a missile strike on Syria following an alleged chemical attack. Hersh argued the strike was based on false pretenses.
Notes: Published in Die Welt after being rejected by U.S. outlets.
This shows Hersh is willing to criticize Trump when he engages in traditional military interventionism, indicating his alignment is more anti-establishment than pro-Trump personally.