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Tal Axelrod

New York

Reporter at Axios

Digital reporter @abc in DC; past @thehill, @MeetThePress, @NBCNews; Not related to David Axelrod; RTs are not endorsements, opinions are my own.

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  • 3 days ago | axios.com | Tal Axelrod

    Illustration: Aïda Amer/AxiosThe MAGA movement is no longer just fighting for President Trump. His most fervent loyalists are now engaged in what they see as a battle for "Western civilization" — a rallying cry for the modern right. Why it matters: The conservative ecosystem that has developed around Trump — and is touted daily in MAGA media — is key to understanding what's behind many of his policies. It also helps explain the right's zeal on certain issues.

  • 3 days ago | flipboard.com | Tal Axelrod

    1 hour ago"Bad things happen in threes." Another Saturday Night Live, another Cold Open starring James Austin Johnson doing his eerily spot-on Donald Trump impression. This week, the sketch starts sweetly with Kenan Thompson, Marcello Hernández, and Bowen Yang delivering a heartfelt Mother’s Day tribute — …

  • 4 days ago | axios.com | Tal Axelrod

  • 6 days ago | axios.com | Tal Axelrod

  • 1 week ago | axios.com | Tal Axelrod |Sara Fischer

    Illustration: Allie Carl/AxiosMAGA media is seizing on its new influence in Washington — staffing up, enjoying unprecedented access to power, and making market splashes. Why it matters: Corporate America has typically shunned right-wing media. But expanded exposure to Washington's powerbrokers is helping MAGA outlets and personalities establish themselves as key media players. These outlets are landing bigger advertising deals and distribution contracts, and developing stronger talent networks.

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Tal Axelrod
Tal Axelrod @talstales
7 May 25

RT @MZanona: NEW: Trump gives his full-throated endorsement for GOP Rep. Mike Lawler’s re-election to a critical House seat Comes as GOP l…

Tal Axelrod
Tal Axelrod @talstales
5 May 25

Huge news in Georgia’s Senate race

Brian Kemp
Brian Kemp @BrianKempGA

Over the last few weeks, I have had many conversations with friends, supporters, and leaders across the country who encouraged me to run for the US Senate in 2026. I greatly appreciate their support and prayers for our family. After those discussions, I have decided that being

Tal Axelrod
Tal Axelrod @talstales
22 Apr 25

The Navy secretary announces he's picked up Breitbart's Pentagon correspondent to be the branch's comms director

Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan
Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan @SECNAV

I'd like to introduce Kristina Wong, my new Director of Communications and Chief Spokesperson for the Department of the Navy. Welcome aboard! https://t.co/2Gp6VL976Q