Democracy Dies in Darkness

Inside a MAGA influencer’s turn against the right-wing machine

Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Elon Musk’s children, has renounced her life as a pro-Trump provocateur.

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Ashley St. Clair, a mother to one of Elon Musk’s children, has renounced her life as a pro-Trump provocateur. (Video: Daron Taylor/The Washington Post)
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Few MAGA influencers were as committed to the digital cause as Ashley St. Clair.

The 27-year-old former brand ambassador for the late Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA published an anti-transgender children’s book, appeared prime-time on Fox News and posted selfies from President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate.

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The comments reflect a strong criticism of the influence and impact of MAGA influencers, highlighting themes of grift, misinformation, and the transactional nature of political discourse. Many commenters express skepticism about the sincerity of influencers who have shifted their... Show more
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Drew Harwell is a technology reporter for The Washington Post. His work was honored by the Gerald Loeb Awards in 2024 and the George Polk Awards in 2021.@drewharwell
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