Caroline Downey

When influencer culture and online hyper-masculinity attempt to find a political home, conservative principles require a clear line of demarcation. Caroline Downey responds to the arrival of Andrew and Tristan Tate in the United States, issuing a scathing critique of efforts to embrace the controversial internet personalities within conservative circles. Unpacking Tate’s toxic brand of online influencer culture, criminal indictments, and exploitation of young men, Caroline explains why his worldview stands fundamentally opposed to traditional conservative values of family, virtue, faith, and character. Calling out media figures and commentators who pander to Tate’s audience for clout, Caroline details how embracing degenerate behavior undermines the moral credibility of the right. What does the debate over Andrew Tate reveal about the fracture between principled conservatism and internet-driven grievance culture? Watch Caroline’s full analysis, leave your thoughts below, and subscribe to National Review!