AI:Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith has suggested that Republican Representative Byron Donalds possesses enough ideological influence to potentially facilitate a political conversion for him. This claim arrives amidst a broader cultural struggle where high-profile media personalities face increasing pressure to align with the progressive establishment, yet Smith’s comments indicate a possible shift in the political landscape regarding how conservative figures interact with mainstream cultural icons.Open
In this exclusive interview with Batya Ungar-Sargon, MAGA activist Laura Loomer discusses her reversal on Ukraine after years of criticizing the country, her recent trip, and her sit-down interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky — clips of which President Trump shared on social media. Loomer also reveals who funded her travel. Plus, Loomer shares her views on the deep divisions inside the Republican Party, her disagreements with figures like Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly and Candace Owens, and what she says she's doing to influence the White House ahead of the 2026 midterms. On "Batya!" host Batya Ungar-Sargon examines the week's most newsworthy topics with a wide range of newsmakers, prominent politicians, and media…
