Matt Walsh
Coverage of Matt Walsh in the Nexus archive.
- The One Town That Wants a Data Center
Seventy percent of Americans oppose data-center construction in their communities, with political figures like Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon criticizing them. Maine's Governor Janet Mills vetoed a bill banning large data centers to preserve a project in Jay, Maine, a town seeking economic relief after the collapse of a local paper mill.
- Cape Coral police search for new clues after finding remains of woman missing for over 40 years
Cape Coral police have identified the remains of Rose Gayhart, a woman missing since 1985, after a teenager found her skull in a canal in 2024. Investigators reopened her case in 2013, uncovering details about her personal life and a possible connection to a white male in a red pickup truck. The case is now an open homicide investigation.
- AP post on USAID cuts backfires as critics question taxpayer-funded Nepal transgender jobs
An Associated Press post about U.S. foreign aid cuts affecting transgender aid workers in Nepal sparked conservative backlash, with critics arguing the funding should be defunded. The post highlighted how job losses led to some workers turning to sex work, while critics like Rep. Brandon Gill and Jack Posobiec framed the situation as a justification for reducing USAID funding. The controversy follows Trump's review of foreign assistance programs, which caused program disruptions and staff reductions.
- AP post on USAID cuts backfires as critics question taxpayer-funded Nepal transgender jobs
An Associated Press social media post highlighted 100 LGBTQ aid workers in Nepal turning to sex work after USAID funding cuts. Critics, including Rep. Brandon Gill and Matt Walsh, argued the post justified defunding USAID, while the Trump administration paused foreign aid reviews, causing program disruptions.
- As college graduates fret over finding jobs, a record shortage of workers is projected
The U.S. faces a historic labor shortage in sectors like healthcare, education, and technology, driven by declining birthrates and retiring workers, despite concerns about AI-driven job losses. Employers report extreme difficulty filling roles in semiconductor production and other fields, with economists warning the shortage could harm the economy for years.
- Chicago mayor ridiculed for touting trans violence 'state of emergency' amid murder-plagued Juneteenth weekend
Chicago's mayor faced ridicule for promoting a 'Transfemicide State of Emergency' amid a deadly Juneteenth weekend where 39 people were shot and six killed. Critics argued the focus on transgender violence overshadowed broader concerns about Black Chicagoans dying in gang-related violence. The mayor's office reiterated the emergency declaration, which centers on supporting transgender women, despite criticism about its timing and relevance.
- Joe Rogan mocks Ilhan Omar for reading World War II as 'World War Eleven' in resurfaced video
Podcaster Joe Rogan mocked Rep. Ilhan Omar for misreading 'World War II' as 'World War Eleven' in a resurfaced video from a 2023 news conference. The error occurred while discussing the Neighbors Not Enemies Act, a bill opposing Trump's immigration policies, and drew conservative social media criticism, including references to a Minneapolis daycare's misspelled name. Comedian Brian Simpson and Rogan laughed at the gaffe, with Simpson questioning why anyone would pursue politics.
- GOP rising star demands abortion advocate name ‘favorite’ method in hearing clash
Rep. Brandon Gill (R-Texas) confronted Jessica Waters, a reproductive rights scholar, during a House Judiciary hearing, demanding she name her 'favorite' abortion method. Waters refused to answer, emphasizing patient access to reproductive healthcare. The exchange drew praise from conservative commentators online.
- Canadian politician goes viral for using sprawling LGBT acronym critics compare to a Wi-Fi password
Canadian politician Leah Gazan went viral for using the lengthy LGBT acronym MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+ in a critique of government funding cuts, sparking mockery comparisons to a Wi-Fi password. Critics, including political commentators and figures like Ted Cruz, mocked the acronym's complexity and perceived overreach.
- Canadian politician goes viral for using sprawling LGBT acronym critics compare to a Wi-Fi password
Canadian politician Leah Gazan from the New Democratic Party went viral for using the lengthy LGBT acronym MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+ to describe Indigenous communities affected by government budget cuts. Critics mocked the term, comparing it to a Wi-Fi password, and some political figures like Ted Cruz and Matt Walsh criticized its use.
- Trump's MAGA media wall collapses
Key figures within Trump's MAGA media network are defecting, criticizing his Iran rhetoric as a betrayal of 'America First' promises. This internal revolt threatens the movement's cohesion and influence, with prominent voices like Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene openly opposing Trump's recent statements.