Musk v. Trump: MAGA Civil War Breaks Out, with John Nolte

In this episode of The Alex Marlow Show, Alex welcomes his longtime friend and Breitbart colleague John Nolte for a wide-ranging discussion centered around political power plays, media corruption, and the cultural battles dominating America in 2025. The conversation kicks off with Alex touting a new sponsor, Patriot Mobile, praising its alignment with conservative values like support for life, the Second Amendment, and first responders.

From there, Alex and Nolte dive into the escalating feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk. While some see Musk’s criticism of Trump’s reconciliation bill as principled, Nolte and Alex argue that it’s likely rooted in Tesla’s loss of subsidies. Nolte offers a striking take: Trump’s willingness to upset his biggest donor, Musk, proves he isn’t owned by billionaires—contrary to media narratives. Alex calls Musk a “subsidy truffle pig,” noting his companies thrive on government funding, and questions Musk’s motivations.

The conversation shifts to Trump’s reinstated travel bans targeting high-risk countries following a terror attack in Boulder. The hosts lament what they see as growing anti-Semitism in America and praise Trump’s decisive action, including pulling funding from universities harboring anti-Israel extremism. They also commend Senator Marco Rubio for leading on visa revocations and argue that the political tide is turning as Americans crave common-sense, security-first policies.

They skewer the corporate media’s handling of Joe Biden’s condition, particularly Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson’s book The Original Sin. Nolte accuses them of shielding still-powerful Democrats while scapegoating those with no future political utility. They also slam former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, labeling her “ruthlessly cunning” and “not smart,” and criticize her new book as opportunistic.

Nolte and Alex continue by expressing skepticism about ongoing congressional investigations into the Biden administration’s use of an autopen to authorize major decisions, including pardons and immigration orders. They argue that serious inquiry is warranted, but media bias and institutional cowardice are likely to limit any real consequences.

The duo also critiques media outlets like CNN and MSNBC, noting the networks’ plummeting ratings and disinterest in compelling or diverse viewpoints. They highlight Scott Jennings as one of CNN’s few watchable commentators and mock the network’s continued reliance on stale personalities and woke agendas.

On cultural issues, Alex and Nolte blast Walmart for selling overtly sexualized pride-themed merchandise, which they view as part of a broader, destructive trend of sexualizing children. They bemoan the rise of trans ideology in schools and media, calling it a slippery slope enabled by leftist activism. GLAAD’s concern over a 36% drop in gay characters on TV is mocked, as both agree audiences are turning away from “agenda-driven” content in favor of more relatable storytelling.

The show concludes with commentary on George Clooney’s media blitz on behalf of Obama and the mess engulfing Paramount amid layoffs and mergers. Alex and Nolte argue Hollywood is collapsing under its own weight, thanks to ideological bloat and lack of creative courage.