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Published August 3, 2026 at 10:46 PM ET · Updated August 4, 2026 at 8:03 AM ET

Commentary warns against handing power to political extremes

2 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by American Spectator. Verification: Corroborated (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

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What we know

A commentary piece argues against allowing political extremists to gain power. The author warns of the dangers of putting fringe figures in positions of authority.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 10 hr ago, when American Spectator reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets. The most recent report came 1 hr ago from RealClearPolitics.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

RealClearPolitics 1 hr ago
You Simply Cannot Give Power to Lunatics ↗
 American Spectator 10 hr ago
You Simply Cannot Give Power to Lunatics ↗

Coverage timeline

Aug 3, 10:46 PM ET
10 hr ago
American Spectator
You Simply Cannot Give Power to Lunatics ↗
Aug 4, 7:37 AM ET
1 hr ago
RealClearPolitics
You Simply Cannot Give Power to Lunatics ↗
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