Ian Reifowitz
@ianreifowitz.bsky.social
SUNY Distinguished Professor of History, SUNY-Empire State University. Author of The Tribalization of Politics: How Rush Limbaugh's Race-Baiting Rhetoric on the Obama Presidency Paved the Way for Trump, and Obama's America.
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First of all, it's not a "news conference" if he doesn't take any questions. MAGA Mike Johnson is scared.
Secondly, Trump and the GOP lost. They won't admit it, but they did. That's why they are running away rather than taking a victory lap. So stay strong and #VoteBlue.
Secondly, Trump and the GOP lost. They won't admit it, but they did. That's why they are running away rather than taking a victory lap. So stay strong and #VoteBlue.
November 10, 2025 at 5:54 PM
First of all, it's not a "news conference" if he doesn't take any questions. MAGA Mike Johnson is scared.
Secondly, Trump and the GOP lost. They won't admit it, but they did. That's why they are running away rather than taking a victory lap. So stay strong and #VoteBlue.
Secondly, Trump and the GOP lost. They won't admit it, but they did. That's why they are running away rather than taking a victory lap. So stay strong and #VoteBlue.
Anthony Scaramucci was kind enough to interview me about my new book (co-authored wth Anastacia Dawn Kurylo) Riling Up the Base: Examining Trump‘s Use of Stereotypes through a Multidisciplinary Lens. Please have a listen, and thanks, Anthony! youtu.be/i2D1kS-GSb8?...
The Formula That Made Donald Trump Unstoppable - Ian Reifowitz
YouTube video by Anthony Scaramucci
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October 23, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Anthony Scaramucci was kind enough to interview me about my new book (co-authored wth Anastacia Dawn Kurylo) Riling Up the Base: Examining Trump‘s Use of Stereotypes through a Multidisciplinary Lens. Please have a listen, and thanks, Anthony! youtu.be/i2D1kS-GSb8?...
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On The Daily Blast, @gregsargent.bsky.social talked to @ianreifowitz.bsky.social. He explains how Trump is relying on longtime right-wing political tropes that trade on grievance and hate, and why it’s all heading to a very dark place. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
The Daily Blast: Trump’s Rants to Generals Spiral into Madness as Dem Unloads: “Idiot!”
Podcast Episode · The DSR Network · 10/01/2025 · 25m
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October 1, 2025 at 6:12 PM
On The Daily Blast, @gregsargent.bsky.social talked to @ianreifowitz.bsky.social. He explains how Trump is relying on longtime right-wing political tropes that trade on grievance and hate, and why it’s all heading to a very dark place. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Thanks @gregsargent.bsky.social & @newrepublic.com for having me on to discuss my book _Riling up the Base: Examining Trump's Use of Stereotypes through an Interdisciplinary Lens. We talk Trump, the military, & the "enemy within"-i.e., Americans who disagree with him. newrepublic.com/article/2011...
Transcript: Trump Rants to Generals Unravel, and Dem Erupts: “Idiot!”
As Trump unleashes dark threats and Senator Ruben Gallego savages him in response, the author of a book on Trump’s rhetoric explains how he’s supercharging old right-wing tropes with a new turn into a...
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October 1, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Thanks @gregsargent.bsky.social & @newrepublic.com for having me on to discuss my book _Riling up the Base: Examining Trump's Use of Stereotypes through an Interdisciplinary Lens. We talk Trump, the military, & the "enemy within"-i.e., Americans who disagree with him. newrepublic.com/article/2011...
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Here's a better message
October 1, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Here's a better message
Please check out my appearance Wednesday on 13 WHAM ABC's Political Pulse. We discussed Trump's remarks, mostly on Gaza/Israel and Ukraine. 13wham.com/news/good-da...
UN General Assembly convenes after Trump speech
Trump praised his own policy decisions in his speech while excoriating the United Nations.
13wham.com
September 26, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Please check out my appearance Wednesday on 13 WHAM ABC's Political Pulse. We discussed Trump's remarks, mostly on Gaza/Israel and Ukraine. 13wham.com/news/good-da...
Yesterday I was again on Political Pulse in Rochester. We discussed freedom of speech, Attorney General Bondi’s remarks about prosecuting “hate speech” and the broader question of inflammatory rhetoric in the political arena, for which I drew on my research. Enjoy! foxrochester.com/news/good-da...
Political Pulse: Empire State U professor talks hate speech
SUNY Empire State professor Ian Reifowitz explains the ramifications of AG Pam Bondi's position on alleged hate speech.
foxrochester.com
September 18, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Yesterday I was again on Political Pulse in Rochester. We discussed freedom of speech, Attorney General Bondi’s remarks about prosecuting “hate speech” and the broader question of inflammatory rhetoric in the political arena, for which I drew on my research. Enjoy! foxrochester.com/news/good-da...
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Exclusive interview with author Ian Reifowitz! @ianreifowitz.bsky.social Only on today's Kagro in the Morning www.dailykos.com/stories/2025... with David Waldman @kagrox.bsky.social
Kagro in the Morning podcast (AUDIO): Friday, September 12, 2025
Listen to our archived episodes: Pandora|LibSyn|YouTube Support the show: Patreon|PayPal: 1x or monthly|Square Cash * Today David Waldman welcomes the distinguished Ian Reifowitz, author of Riling Up ...
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September 12, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Exclusive interview with author Ian Reifowitz! @ianreifowitz.bsky.social Only on today's Kagro in the Morning www.dailykos.com/stories/2025... with David Waldman @kagrox.bsky.social
NYC area folks: Come to my book event at Barnes & Noble on September 30! www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
NYC area folks: Come to my book event at Barnes & Noble on September 30!
I’ve got big news! I’m doing another in-person event for my new book, Riling Up the Base: Examining Trump’s Use of Stereotypes through an Interdisciplinary Lens, which I co-authored with Dr. Anastacia...
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September 8, 2025 at 2:39 PM
NYC area folks: Come to my book event at Barnes & Noble on September 30! www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
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🚨WE HAVE A FLIP TO REPORT🚨
Democrat Catelin Drey has FLIPPED Iowa State Senate Seat 1 tonight!
And in doing so, Democrats have ended the GOP Supermajority in the Iowa State Legislature!
This was a Trump +11 district, and the Democrat is ahead by 9 points!
A 20 point swing!
Democrat Catelin Drey has FLIPPED Iowa State Senate Seat 1 tonight!
And in doing so, Democrats have ended the GOP Supermajority in the Iowa State Legislature!
This was a Trump +11 district, and the Democrat is ahead by 9 points!
A 20 point swing!
pancakes are being cooked in a pan on a stove top
Alt: pancakes are being cooked in a pan on a stove top
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August 27, 2025 at 1:18 AM
🚨WE HAVE A FLIP TO REPORT🚨
Democrat Catelin Drey has FLIPPED Iowa State Senate Seat 1 tonight!
And in doing so, Democrats have ended the GOP Supermajority in the Iowa State Legislature!
This was a Trump +11 district, and the Democrat is ahead by 9 points!
A 20 point swing!
Democrat Catelin Drey has FLIPPED Iowa State Senate Seat 1 tonight!
And in doing so, Democrats have ended the GOP Supermajority in the Iowa State Legislature!
This was a Trump +11 district, and the Democrat is ahead by 9 points!
A 20 point swing!
Please check out my new book on Trump and stereotypes, published today. Also, this Weds at 6:30 my co-author Anastacia Kurylo and I will be at Barnes & Noble at the SmithHaven Mall talking about the book. www.amazon.com/Riling-Base-...
Riling Up the Base: Examining Trump’s Use of Stereotypes through an Interdisciplinary Lens (De Gruyter Series in Race, Ethnicity, and Political Communication, 3)
Riling Up the Base: Examining Trump’s Use of Stereotypes through an Interdisciplinary Lens (De Gruyter Series in Race, Ethnicity, and Political Communication, 3) [Kurylo, Anastacia, Reifowitz, Ian] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Riling Up the Base: Examining Trump’s Use of Stereotypes through an Interdisciplinary Lens (De Gruyter Series in Race, Ethnicity, and Political Communication, 3)
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August 4, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Please check out my new book on Trump and stereotypes, published today. Also, this Weds at 6:30 my co-author Anastacia Kurylo and I will be at Barnes & Noble at the SmithHaven Mall talking about the book. www.amazon.com/Riling-Base-...
Democrats have drifted from Obama’s unifying vision of America—and paid the price. I argue in this piece for the Progressive Policy Institute that they must reclaim Obama’s inclusive, aspirational message that built a multiracial coalition and won twice. www.progressivepolicy.org/how-democrat...
July 2, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Democrats have drifted from Obama’s unifying vision of America—and paid the price. I argue in this piece for the Progressive Policy Institute that they must reclaim Obama’s inclusive, aspirational message that built a multiracial coalition and won twice. www.progressivepolicy.org/how-democrat...
Please join me and co-author Anastacia Kurylo at 6:30pm, August 6 at @barnesandnoble.com at the SmithHaven Mall in Lake Grove, NY to discuss my book Riling Up the Base: Examining Trump’s Use of Stereotypes through an Interdisciplinary Lens. @jenmercieca.bsky.social www.amazon.com/Riling-Base-...
Riling Up the Base: Examining Trump’s Use of Stereotypes through an Interdisciplinary Lens (De Gruyter Series in Race, Ethnicity, and Political Communication, 3)
Riling Up the Base: Examining Trump’s Use of Stereotypes through an Interdisciplinary Lens (De Gruyter Series in Race, Ethnicity, and Political Communication, 3) [Kurylo, Anastacia, Reifowitz, Ian] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Riling Up the Base: Examining Trump’s Use of Stereotypes through an Interdisciplinary Lens (De Gruyter Series in Race, Ethnicity, and Political Communication, 3)
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June 6, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Please join me and co-author Anastacia Kurylo at 6:30pm, August 6 at @barnesandnoble.com at the SmithHaven Mall in Lake Grove, NY to discuss my book Riling Up the Base: Examining Trump’s Use of Stereotypes through an Interdisciplinary Lens. @jenmercieca.bsky.social www.amazon.com/Riling-Base-...
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"What’s really at issue here is whether Trump can simply pull 'emergencies' out of his rear to assume dictatorial powers for himself. The court is saying, 'No, you can’t.' Trump’s rant basically says: 'Yes, I can.'"
This is striking. We now have two Trump-appointed judges directly knocking down Trump's power to simply create emergencies by decree and then assuming extraordinarily sweeping powers on that basis.
This is the thing to watch. It's key to their dictatorial project.
newrepublic.com/article/1959...
This is the thing to watch. It's key to their dictatorial project.
newrepublic.com/article/1959...
May 31, 2025 at 6:56 PM
"What’s really at issue here is whether Trump can simply pull 'emergencies' out of his rear to assume dictatorial powers for himself. The court is saying, 'No, you can’t.' Trump’s rant basically says: 'Yes, I can.'"
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I’m so glad we’re relitigating Biden’s competency while an amphibian-brained degenerate releases a steady ooze of vile slime out of the White House.
May 18, 2025 at 5:07 PM
I’m so glad we’re relitigating Biden’s competency while an amphibian-brained degenerate releases a steady ooze of vile slime out of the White House.
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say it again:
4 million people work in higher ed, the largest employer in 10 states, second largest employer in 10 more, and in 60 of the 100 biggest cities
ROI for NIH and NSF for local economies is conservatively 4x, often close to 10x
demolishing higher education is economic sabotage
4 million people work in higher ed, the largest employer in 10 states, second largest employer in 10 more, and in 60 of the 100 biggest cities
ROI for NIH and NSF for local economies is conservatively 4x, often close to 10x
demolishing higher education is economic sabotage
There is a false dichotomy drawn between "the ivory tower" and "the real world," and I'm here to report that in a post-industrial society, your real-world economy absolutely hinges on the university.
University towns are factory towns. Universities drive economic activity, not the other way around.
University towns are factory towns. Universities drive economic activity, not the other way around.
A must read
May 18, 2025 at 1:45 PM
say it again:
4 million people work in higher ed, the largest employer in 10 states, second largest employer in 10 more, and in 60 of the 100 biggest cities
ROI for NIH and NSF for local economies is conservatively 4x, often close to 10x
demolishing higher education is economic sabotage
4 million people work in higher ed, the largest employer in 10 states, second largest employer in 10 more, and in 60 of the 100 biggest cities
ROI for NIH and NSF for local economies is conservatively 4x, often close to 10x
demolishing higher education is economic sabotage
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Every book published in the United States is sent to the Library of Congress. Also, if you are under 16 you cannot use the reading room or order books.
Reporter: The president fired the Librarian of Congress. Why?
Leavitt: There were quite concerning things she had done at the Library of Congress in the pursuit of DEI and putting inappropriate books in the library for children.
Leavitt: There were quite concerning things she had done at the Library of Congress in the pursuit of DEI and putting inappropriate books in the library for children.
May 9, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Every book published in the United States is sent to the Library of Congress. Also, if you are under 16 you cannot use the reading room or order books.
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This is a classic “wedge issue,” uniting one party and dividing the other. If Dems press hard enough and people understand the horror of what Republicans are attempting, they can be beaten.
The more attention it gets, the better the chances of stopping it:
paulwaldman.substack.com/p/the-republ...
The more attention it gets, the better the chances of stopping it:
paulwaldman.substack.com/p/the-republ...
The Republican Assault on Medicaid Can Be Stopped
Their plans are horrific, but the politics are on Democrats' side.
paulwaldman.substack.com
May 8, 2025 at 1:44 PM
This is a classic “wedge issue,” uniting one party and dividing the other. If Dems press hard enough and people understand the horror of what Republicans are attempting, they can be beaten.
The more attention it gets, the better the chances of stopping it:
paulwaldman.substack.com/p/the-republ...
The more attention it gets, the better the chances of stopping it:
paulwaldman.substack.com/p/the-republ...
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Casar: "The party of 'very fine people on both sides' or 'Jewish space lasers' does not give a damn about stopping antisemitism. If my Republican colleagues want to stop the spread of antisemitism, maybe they should stop apologizing for and promoting antisemites."
May 7, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Casar: "The party of 'very fine people on both sides' or 'Jewish space lasers' does not give a damn about stopping antisemitism. If my Republican colleagues want to stop the spread of antisemitism, maybe they should stop apologizing for and promoting antisemites."
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Trumpism is actually not about restoring good manufacturing jobs. Bringing mass scale toy manufacturing to the US (brutal factory jobs) while gutting unions/regulations (also core ideological commitments of Trumpism) is a recipe for drudgery and subjugation.
newrepublic.com/article/1949...
newrepublic.com/article/1949...
May 7, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Trumpism is actually not about restoring good manufacturing jobs. Bringing mass scale toy manufacturing to the US (brutal factory jobs) while gutting unions/regulations (also core ideological commitments of Trumpism) is a recipe for drudgery and subjugation.
newrepublic.com/article/1949...
newrepublic.com/article/1949...
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Don't overlook this: Trump is leaving Abrego Garcia to rot in a foreign gulag even though the admin can always bring him back and *retry him for deportation in a lawful way.* That they won't do this shows their case against him is nonsense.
New piece from me:
newrepublic.com/article/1939...
New piece from me:
newrepublic.com/article/1939...
Trump’s Horrifying Removal of Man in “Error” Takes an Even Darker Turn
The Trump administration could allow Kilmar Abrego Garcia back into the U.S. and try to deport him through proper channels. So why won’t it even do that?
newrepublic.com
April 12, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Don't overlook this: Trump is leaving Abrego Garcia to rot in a foreign gulag even though the admin can always bring him back and *retry him for deportation in a lawful way.* That they won't do this shows their case against him is nonsense.
New piece from me:
newrepublic.com/article/1939...
New piece from me:
newrepublic.com/article/1939...
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This was a choice. Fine won by 8 pts in the district Mike Waltz won by 30 pts just 5 months ago.
That the NYT frames it as “easily won” is a leading reason we are where we are.
Headlines matter. Framing matters.
That the NYT frames it as “easily won” is a leading reason we are where we are.
Headlines matter. Framing matters.
April 1, 2025 at 11:57 PM
This was a choice. Fine won by 8 pts in the district Mike Waltz won by 30 pts just 5 months ago.
That the NYT frames it as “easily won” is a leading reason we are where we are.
Headlines matter. Framing matters.
That the NYT frames it as “easily won” is a leading reason we are where we are.
Headlines matter. Framing matters.
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If Elon Musk really is a Nazi, then how come he sent national security secrets to a Jewish journalist?
March 24, 2025 at 10:46 PM
If Elon Musk really is a Nazi, then how come he sent national security secrets to a Jewish journalist?
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The motto for this administration:
“You may think we look dumb, but we’re even dumber than that.”
“You may think we look dumb, but we’re even dumber than that.”
March 24, 2025 at 11:10 PM
The motto for this administration:
“You may think we look dumb, but we’re even dumber than that.”
“You may think we look dumb, but we’re even dumber than that.”
As usual, spot on.
Republicans want to designate #TrumpDerangementSyndrome a form of mental illness. But as with all things GOP, this is an acute case of projection.
Sure, #TDS is very much a thing. It’s a MAGA thing.
A thread:
Sure, #TDS is very much a thing. It’s a MAGA thing.
A thread:
March 24, 2025 at 5:55 PM
As usual, spot on.