{"id":2057657,"date":"2023-10-06T09:32:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T13:32:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hillary-clinton-says-maga-extremists-may-need-formal-deprogramming\/"},"modified":"2023-10-06T09:33:52","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T13:33:52","slug":"hillary-clinton-says-maga-extremists-may-need-formal-deprogramming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hillary-clinton-says-maga-extremists-may-need-formal-deprogramming\/","title":{"rendered":"Hillary Clinton suggests that individuals who identify as &#8220;MAGA extremists&#8221; might require &#8220;official deprogramming.&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhillary-clinton-says-maga-extremists-may-need-formal-deprogramming%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2057657&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Clinton Calls \u2063for &#8220;Formal Deprogramming&#8221; of &#8220;MAGA Extremists&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p>Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton didn&#8217;t hold back in her recent interview, \u200cwhere she criticized followers of former President Donald Trump and called for a &#8220;formal deprogramming&#8221; of what she referred\u2063 to as &#8220;MAGA extremists.&#8221; Speaking \u200con CNN Primetime, Clinton expressed \u2063her belief that there are reasonable \u2064members within\u2062 the GOP who are \u2064being overshadowed and intimidated by the more extreme voices in the party.<\/p>\n<p>Clinton pointed to \u2062the recent example of House Republicans joining Democrats to pass a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-passes-45-day-continuing-resolution-sending-bill-to-senate-hours-before-shutdown\/\" title=\"House approves 45-day continuing resolution, sends bill to Senate before shutdown.\">45-day stopgap measure<\/a> to avoid a government shutdown, highlighting\u2063 the existence of \u2062a &#8220;commonsense, sane part\u200b of\u2063 the Republican caucus.&#8221; However, she emphasized the need to defeat \u200cthe most extreme measures \u200cand individuals\u2064 in order to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/md-gov-hogan-urges-biden-lawmakers-to-work-together-on-covid-19-relief-legislation\/\" title=\"Md. Gov. Hogan urges Biden, lawmakers to work together on COVID-19 relief legislation\">find common ground<\/a> and restore a sense of collaboration.<\/p>\n<p>Describing the \u200bcurrent \u2063state of the GOP, Clinton compared the &#8220;MAGA extremists&#8221; to a cult, stating that their influence within the party is unprecedented. She noted \u2064that while \u2064partisanship has always\u200c been present, the level of extremism exhibited \u200cby \u200bthis group is alarming.<\/p>\n<p>Clinton didn&#8217;t shy away from criticizing Trump himself, questioning his credibility \u2063and motives. \u2063She highlighted his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-admin-doubles-down-on-vaccine-mandate\/\" title=\"Biden admin. doubles down on vaccine mandate\">ongoing legal battles<\/a> and suggested\u2064 that a breaking point should be \u200breached\u2064 where his \u200cfollowers reconsider their allegiance. Clinton even mentioned \u200cthe idea of\u2064 a &#8220;formal \u2062deprogramming&#8221; for these cult-like\u200c members.<\/p>\n<p>When asked about the practicality of such\u200c deprogramming, Clinton emphasized the importance of \u2064defeating Trump and his aligned candidates in future elections. She also condemned\u200c those who deny the legitimacy of\u2064 elections, a clear reference to Trump&#8217;s\u2062 claims about the 2016 election.<\/p>\n<p>Unsurprisingly, Clinton&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hillary-clinton-says-maga-extremists-may-need-formal-deprogramming\/\" title=\"Hillary Clinton suggests that individuals who identify as \"MAGA extremists\" might require \"official deprogramming.\"\">remarks drew strong reactions<\/a>. Make America Great Again Inc., \u2063a super PAC closely associated with \u200cTrump, dismissed her assertions and \u200cpredicted that millions of Americans would reject the Democratic Party&#8217;s agenda in \u200bthe upcoming elections.<\/p>\n<p>As the \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-dodges-calls-to-become-house-speaker-were-leading-by-like-50-points\/\" title=\"Trump avoids requests to become House speaker, citing a significant lead of around 50 points.\">2024 presidential race \u200clooms<\/a>, Trump remains the front-runner in the Republican primary, leading the field \u2063by a significant margin according to polling averages.<\/p>\n<h3>Statement from \u2063MAGA Inc. Spokeswoman:<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;President Trump has consistently stated that he is targeted \u2063because he stands in the way of those who want to target everyday Americans. Hillary Clinton&#8217;s recent comments only \u200bconfirm this. In November 2024, tens of millions of \u2063Americans will reject the Democratic Party&#8217;s agenda and elect Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States,&#8221; said Karoline Leavitt, spokesperson \u2063for \u2064MAGA Inc.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">Click here<\/a> to read more from The Washington \u2064Examiner.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Why does \u200bHillary Clinton believe it\u200d is important to distinguish between reasonable Republicans and those \u2064who hold extreme views?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Store unity in the \u200ccountry.<\/p>\n<p>The term \u2064&#8221;MAGA \u2062extremists&#8221; refers to individuals who \u200csupport the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement championed by former President Donald Trump. \u200cWhile Clinton acknowledged that not all Trump supporters should\u200d be \u200clabeled as extremists, she argued \u200dthat there \u2064is a subset of his followers who engage in dangerous and divisive actions.<\/p>\n<p>During the interview, Clinton highlighted the importance of distinguishing between reasonable Republicans and those who espouse extreme views. \u2063She \u200dbelieved \u2062that the\u2063 more extreme voices in the Republican Party overshadow and intimidate those who hold more moderate beliefs. By calling for a &#8220;formal deprogramming&#8221; of\u2064 MAGA extremists, Clinton intends to\u200d address this issue and restore \u2064rational and \u2064constructive dialogue within the GOP.<\/p>\n<p>The former Secretary of State also \u200ccommended the recent display of \u2063bipartisan cooperation in Congress. \u2063The passing \u200cof a 45-day stopgap \u200dmeasure to avoid \u200ba government shutdown, with both House Republicans and Democrats supporting it, demonstrated the existence of \u2063a \u2062&#8221;commonsense, sane part\u200c of the\u200c Republican\u2064 caucus.&#8221; This unity in Congress underscores\u200c the importance of \u200dfinding common ground and working together to address critical \u2064issues \u2062facing the nation.<\/p>\n<p>However, Clinton highlighted the urgent need to counter the most extreme\u200c measures and individuals within the party. She argued that these individuals threaten the fundamental principles on which democracy \u2064is built. By defeating these extreme voices,\u2064 Clinton believes that Republicans can reclaim\u2062 their party and work \u200ctowards finding solutions that benefit\u2064 all Americans.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Clinton\u2062 emphasized the significance of unity and healing divisions within the nation. She \u200cstressed the importance of a collective effort in bridging \u2063the gap between different political ideologies. By actively\u200b promoting dialogue and countering the influence of extremists, Clinton envision \u2062a future where both Republicans and Democrats can work together towards the\u200c betterment of \u200dthe country.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Hillary Clinton&#8217;s call for a \u2063&#8221;formal deprogramming&#8221; \u2063of\u2062 MAGA extremists \u2063reflects her concern for\u200c the future of the Republican Party and the wider United \u200cStates. Through her recognition of the existence \u2064of reasonable members within\u2062 the \u200dGOP, she\u2063 hopes to encourage a renewed focus on finding common ground and unity. By defeating extreme measures and individuals, Clinton believes that the party can restore\u2062 its integrity and contribute\u2064 to\u200d a more constructive and inclusive political landscape. Ultimately, her \u2063message serves as a reminder of the\u200d importance of critical thinking, dialogue, and \u200dcollaboration in shaping a stronger\u2064 and more harmonious America.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton criticized &#8220;MAGA extremists,&#8221; suggesting they may require &#8220;formal deprogramming.&#8221; Speaking to Christiane Amanpour on CNN Primetime, Clinton expressed her belief that there are &#8220;sane&#8221; individuals among former President Donald Trump&#8217;s followers. Clinton, who lost to Trump in the 2016 election, condemned the extreme faction within the MAGA movement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2057658,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2057657","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2057657","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2057657"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2057657\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2057658"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2057657"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2057657"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2057657"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}