In Trump’s world, the political utility of having a closet of conspiracy-crazed boomer rubes is worth the downsides.
Rick Wilson,
Winning candidates often receive a congratulatory message from an incumbent president. It’s one of those pro forma niceties of the Old Washington, and Trump’s staff craves moments that make him look like something other than a ranting, gouty old racist, so tweeting “Congratulations to future Republican Star Marjorie Taylor Greene on a big Congressional primary win in Georgia against a very tough and smart opponent. Marjorie is strong on everything and never gives up – a real WINNER!” probably seemed like a good idea. Hell, Republican victories these days are few and far between.
But Marjorie Taylor Greene is crazier than a shithouse rat. We’re talking weapons-grade, rabid, writing-your-manifesto-on-the-asylum-wall-with-your-own-feces crazy. Not to mention racist.