Republicans’ MAGA Rebrand of Beloved TV Icon Backfires Spectacularly — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/republicans-maga-rebrand-of-beloved-tv-icon-backfires-spectacularlyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. GOP Effort to Rebrand Elmo as Patriot Sparks Backlashhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/republicans-maga-rebrand-of-beloved-tv-icon-backfires-spectacularlyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/republicans-maga-rebrand-of-beloved-tv-icon-backfires-spectacularly#u16693Mon, 29 Jun 2026 03:11:10 +0000Republicans faced criticism after endorsing Elmo as a "certified PATRIOT." This move followed the character's appearance in a FIFA World Cup video. Critics warned the GOP to keep the character's name out of their mouth.What's confirmed:Republicans endorsed Elmo as a "certified PATRIOT."Critics told the GOP to "Keep Elmo's name out of your mouth!" GOP Effort to Rebrand Elmo as MAGA Icon Backfireshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/republicans-maga-rebrand-of-beloved-tv-icon-backfires-spectacularlyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/republicans-maga-rebrand-of-beloved-tv-icon-backfires-spectacularly#u12078Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:21:08 +0000Republicans attempted to welcome Elmo into the MAGA fold after the character appeared in a FIFA World Cup video. This move sparked backlash as it highlighted the GOP's previous anti-Elmo history. Elmo has since expressed support for the USMNT in the World Cup while urging people not to make it a thing.What's confirmed:Elmo expressed support for the USMNT for the World Cup.Elmo stated, "Don't make this a thing."Jalen Brunson ended a feud with Elmo during a New York Knicks NBA Championship parade.Still unconfirmed:Republicans tried to welcome Elmo into the MAGA fold.The GOP&#