"In 2019, a 36-year-old Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), newly elected to Congress, was photographed for the inaugural Time 100 Next List, wearing a dashing eye patch and looking upwards with hope."
"Crenshaw was, Time declared, 'what the Republican Party might look like after Donald Trump.' At the time, MAGA was more of a slogan than a cohesive movement."
"Earlier that year, even before he was sworn into Congress, Crenshaw had broken into the pop culture zeitgeist - something that traditional Republicans could never do - by lambasting Saturday Night Live's Pete Davidson on Twitter."
"'In his first year in office, Crenshaw has built a sizable social-media following - including more than 1 million Twitter followers - as the right's leading warrior against what he calls 'outrage culture.'"
Dan Crenshaw, a Harvard-educated Navy SEAL and Congressman from Texas, gained recognition in 2019 as a potential leader for the Republican Party post-Trump. Featured in Time's 100 Next List, he stood out for his ability to engage with pop culture and social media. Crenshaw's response to comedian Pete Davidson's joke about his eye patch showcased his unique approach to politics, as he built a significant online following while addressing issues like 'outrage culture.' His rise reflects a shift in the GOP's image and strategy.
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