Who is chanting USA!
The Brand Brief 6.26.26: Supergirl, Barack Obama, Darializa Avila Chevalier, Usha Vance, and Zohran Mamdani
Actionable media intel: The Brand Brief delivers a daily snapshot of the conservative media ecosystem - FOX News, podcasts, and more. | Brought to you by On Brand Strategies | Written by Carly Moran and Nathan Brand
📣 Driving the Conversation…
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What Matters: USA chant divide
New Media Voices: Darializa Avila Chevalier and Trump immigration policy
Leading FOX: Usha Vance and Team USA
Trending: Flyovers and immigration rulings
What the Right is Writing: Immigration rulings and the 250th
✍️ WHAT MATTERS AND WHERE WE’RE GOING…
Nathan’s quick take on where we’re headed…
This July 4th, the contrast between the right and left could not be more stark.
As America’s 250th celebrations continue and Team USA finds success at the World Cup, a telling Politico headline captures the divide: “Democrats grapple uncomfortably with World Cup success.”
New FOX News polling backs this up, as they show a massive gap in optimism and national pride:
Republicans: 8 in 10 are proud of the country today, and 72% believe America’s best days are ahead of us.
Democrats: Only 3 in 10 are proud of the country, and 60% believe our best days are behind us.
The Takeaway: Right-of-center media is capturing the exact mood of its audience: optimistic, pro-America, and ready to win. - NRB
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🎙️ NEW MEDIA VOICES
The Megyn Kelly Show - 6/25
Kelly argues the Supreme Court decisions favoring President Trump’s immigration agenda demonstrate a clear rejection of the radical left, and addresses broader concerns about assimilation while slamming Justice Kagan for her perspective
She points out the stark contrast in media portrayal of the Obamas and the Trumps, calling out People magazine for its biased coverage
Kelly expresses grievances over social media content demonizing Austin Metcalf, who was the murder victim of Karmelo Anthony
Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon, and Andrew Walworth of RealClearPolitics join to discuss the rise of Mamdani-esque figures and the impact of AIPAC on American elections
The Ben Shapiro Show - 6/25
Shapiro argues that the rise of the DSA reflects a disturbing anti-American sentiment threatening democracy, particularly among young voters drawn to figures like Sen. Bernie Sanders and AOC
He argues the coalition of disaffected and overeducated people identifying with the Democrats will be the undoing of the party
He points out candidates like Darializa Avila Chevalier and Brad Lander as examples of socialism’s growing influence in America
Shapiro argues name calling Democrats as communists deflects from pointing out the real issues like destroying the economy and Western civilization
The Michael Knowles Show - 6/25
Knowles condemns the election of Darializa Avila Chevalier as the Democrat nominee for New York’s 13th Congressional District
He recognizes the importance of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act while acknowledging the necessity of passing the SAVE America Act
Knowles slams Hollywood’s cancel culture for trying to get comedian Nate Bargatze to apologize for attending the White House UFC fight
Looking at migrant crime rates and the number of immigrants voting for socialists, Knowles argues even legal immigration is an issue now
He criticizes young liberal debater Dean Withers’ controversial utilitarian stance on abortion, and James Talarico claiming he’s a “Christian who hates Christianity”
Timcast IRL - 6/25
Pool argues the recent Supreme Court rulings on asylum seekers paves the way for President Trump to reshape immigration policy, and that the TPS of Haitian and Syrian migrants threatened national security
The panel reviews recent updates on oil pricing and relations with China
Pool expresses concerns over the cultural and demographic shifts in the U.S., linking them to declining birth rates
The panel compares civil unrest today to what led to the revolutions of the past, particularly as socialism gains traction in major urban centers
The Brett Cooper Show - 6/25
Cooper argues GoFundMe campaigns do a better job of supporting strangers than the welfare system and Social Security
She highlights the story of a man providing free lawn care to the elderly and disabled, and other examples of local volunteerism
Cooper also acknowledges the power of social media to encourage others to commit to random acts of kindness
📺 LEADING FOX NEWS
The Five
Democrats vote in radical socialists in New York primaries
Europeans are apologizing to Americans for “being wrong” about the country’s reputation, meanwhile only 27% of Democrats say they are proud to be American
A B-2 bomber flyover and plenty of YMCA dancing welcomed in America’s 250th at a kickoff rally in Washington, DC
Barack Obama claims President Trump is obsessed with him
Supergirl actress Milly Alcock says her character is probably bisexual, show already reports $200M losses
FOX & Friends
Team USA is in first place in their group standing in the FIFA World Cup
Iran strikes a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military sends rescue crews and navy ships to assist in the rescue effort following major earthquakes in Caracas, Venezuela
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has banned fireworks ahead of the Fourth due to wildfire concerns
The Supreme Court allows President Trump to end the temporary protection status for Haitians, Syrians
Meteorologist Janice Dean is leaving FOX after 22 years due to MS symptoms
Luigi Mangione’s defense team drops their claims of emotional distress, his pre-trial hearing is on Monday
Tyler Robinson’s defense is attempting to save him from the death penalty
Far-left socialists and Palestine activists win their primaries in New York, Democrat Rep. Tom Suozzi reacts
Usha Vance fires back at the New York Times, drops her Old Navy clearance receipts and reveals she’s an XS while pregnant
🍿 TRENDING AND POUNCING
Tomorrow’s news today…
“Haitian vigil” in Springfield, Ohio today. You can’t make this up. [X, End Wokeness]
Ilhan Omar called the President of Somalia “our president” at a Minneapolis rally. “Somalia is our home. It is our heart. We always think about Somalia.” [X, Yakoby]
Ugandan Mayor Zohran Mamdani has just promised to shield Haitian and Syrian migrants despite the Supreme Court ruling saying their legal status can be terminated. [X, Daugherty]
🗞️ WHAT THE RIGHT IS WRITING
FOX News Digital
Trump flexes America’s muscle as Iranian drone strikes ship [FOX News]
Governor bans July Fourth fireworks statewide [FOX News]
Democratic Sen Elissa Slotkin tears into her own party [FOX News]
Breitbart
Obama Judge Strikes Down Trump Order Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Vote [Breitbart]
Trump: America’s 250th Anniversary is a ‘Time To Be Proud of Our Past’ [Breitbart]
Courts OK Trump’s Decision to End ‘TPS’ Amnesty for Haitians [Breitbart]
Wall Street Journal Editorials
Trump, Refugees and the Supreme Court [WSJ Ed]
A Roundup Supreme Court Victory [WSJ Ed]
Democrats Just Say No to the Military [WSJ Ed]
No Air Conditioning, Please, We’re French [WSJ Ed]
New York Post
Homeowner-bashing DSA member’s dad is a landlord — and rents his Miami condo for $1,750/month [NYP]
NYC landlords see red as anti-real estate DSA candidates move closer to Congress: ‘Sets us up for failure’ [NYP]
Washington Free Beacon
New York Times Marks America’s 250th With Claim Revolutionary Cause was ‘Anti-Native Sentiment,’ Land Grab [WFB]
Washington Reporter
The Electronic Payments Coalition’s Richard Hunt explains how credit cards drive the economy [Reporter]
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