As I walked into Mar-a-Lago last Friday for a CPAC event, it was immediately apparent that the cultural tide in America has shifted. The first two people I ran into were Tucker Carlson and Tulsi Gabbard, two icons of independent thought who have defied the mainstream narrative.
After engaging with them, I spoke with Kari Lake and Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley downstairs before heading back up for dinner. Our table sat just in front of President-elect Donald Trump’s — and nearby, Vice President-elect J.D. Vance was sharing a meal with Tucker while Laura Ingraham dined at the next table over. Returning on Sunday for lunch, I saw Elon Musk, talked with Matt Gaetz and Charlie Kirk, and exchanged words with Howard Lutnick.
Mar-a-Lago is not just the epicenter of conservative politics — it’s the new Hollywood, the new Page Six. This cultural shift speaks…
