The Online Right’s Democratic Grievances

One thing that stands out is how capricious the Twitter right is about Trump, vacillating between supporting him and hating him. They cheer his deportations, then blame him for “affordability.” Some of these grievances are legitimate. Home prices, adjusted for inflation, are way higher than they were 30–50 years ago. Insurance, healthcare, and other expenses have also gone up. Nothing seems to have gotten easier as far as affordability is concerned. If you cannot get a good-paying job that lets you save for a down payment, you’re pretty much screwed. This is a legitimate complaint. But on the other hand, it reeks of political naivety to act surprised by things that are obvious to anyone who follows politics. I saw this going viral: Seven words I thought I’d never write: "You should watch this Nick Fuentes monologue." https://t.co/ou4Ev6cIww — i/o (@avidseries) October 15, 2026 He concludes by saying, “We are so skewed it’s not even funny.” According to what or whom? By many metrics,…