Topic: Deprogramming

The Democratic Party is characterized as a "cult" that aggressively targets former members who defect or become independent. Tulsi Gabbard's current legal and surveillance troubles are framed as a standard "deprogramming" or harassment tactic used against those who leave the party's fold.

In a CNN interview with Christiane Amanpour, Hillary Clinton suggested that "MAGA extremists" may require a "formal deprogramming" from what she characterizes as a cult. Clinton argued that Trump's base is driven by psychological needs and a desire for a "negative, nasty form of politics." She criticized the desire of individuals to "control their own lives and speak freely" as a dangerous component of the populist movement.

A compilation of media clips features Alan Dershowitz, Stephen Hassan, and various news anchors discussing the perceived need to deprogram or re-educate supporters of Donald Trump. The segments explore the idea of treating the MAGA movement as a cult requiring federal funding for deradicalization programs. One undercover clip features a purported Bernie Sanders staffer suggesting that "die-hard capitalists" who cannot be re-educated might need to be eliminated.