The August 2019 Dredge Report: A Shift in the Conservative Landscape?

In a surprising turn of events, some Trump supporters have begun to view Matt Drudge and his iconic news aggregator site, The Drudge Report, as an enemy of the president. As reported by journalist Will Sommer in the Daily Beast, these loyal followers are now seeking to compete with Drudge by launching their own conservative-focused sites.

Sites such as Liberty Daily, NewsAmmo, WhatFinger, and Rantingly have emerged as attempts to rival The Drudge Report's dominance in the world of online news aggregation. This shift has left many questioning whether it is possible for conservatives to criticize President Donald Trump without being labeled a traitor or an enemy of the administration.

Matt Drudge himself, the right-wing founder of The Drudge Report, has not been immune to the wrath of these Trump supporters. Despite his long history as a stalwart conservative voice, Drudge's willingness to critique the president and provide alternative perspectives on current events has earned him the ire of some within the Republican base.

This development raises important questions about the nature of conservatism in the modern era. Can one still be a loyal supporter of the right while also holding the president accountable for his actions? Or does dissenting opinion automatically disqualify someone from being considered a true conservative?

The emergence of these new aggregator sites is likely to have significant implications for the way news is consumed and disseminated online. As the political landscape continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how these new players navigate the complex world of online politics.

In the meantime, The Drudge Report remains an important voice in the conservative movement, providing a platform for alternative perspectives and sparking important debates within the party. Whether or not these new sites can successfully challenge Drudge's dominance remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: the world of online news aggregation has just become even more interesting.

Dredge report/august, 2019