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WASHINGTONPOST.COM | Duel of the TikTok boys: MAGA’s John McEntee v. comic Walter Masterson

  • Jul 21, 2025
  • 1 min read
A stylized collage featuring John McEntee in a suit carrying a backpack alongside a man in sunglasses, a camouflage hat, and a fake beard, holding a walkie-talkie. The contrasting figures are set against a graphic blue-and-red background.

SEP 23, 2024 — John McEntee and Walter Masterson aren’t just slinging punchlines—they’re building influence. What started as a TikTok war between a meatball-munching conservative and a sprinkles-loving liberal has turned into a culture clash with millions of viewers, viral soundbites, and political impact. McEntee, a former Trump aide, has turned meme warfare into a messaging machine, blending humor, ideology, and media savvy to shape how Gen Z sees the right. The feud may look like theater, but it’s become one of the most effective tools for framing partisan politics in the age of attention spans and algorithms.


 
 
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