Time and again, Donald Trump has made it clear he has no interest in supporting Republican candidates or playing nice with the Republican establishment. In fact, he has no real love for the GOP, but only for himself. He isn’t trying to appeal to more people in order to win the election. He’s trying to appeal more to the people who already support him in the interest of creating a loyal following for an “alternate-universe” media company. […]

Great post DJ. Very informative. .

Btw- you may recall, I love me some analysis by Nate Silver (having followed the guy for almost 9 yrs now) so I was delighted to see your reference to his article "Trump Is Doubling Down on a Losing Strategy,”

Not only do I find it very plausible that Trump may now be laying the groundwork for a Donald Trump TV Network (DTN) after he loses the election -I think it also explains a lot as to Sean Hannity kissing up to Trump ad nauseam. It's not lost on Sean that Trump reportedly values loyalty.

My guess is – with the future being so uncertain at Faux Noise (since Ailes was forced out) Sean is aiming for the #1 spot in front of the TV cameras working for Trump should Trump be successful in launching his own TV Network.

Good Lawd, what a crew. Trump, Bannon, Ailes and (possibly) Sean Hannity. And about 14 million possible viewers ready to lap up whatever highly toxic garbage that crew throws at them….smh.

You really can't make this stuff up.