Inside the rise of Trump's favorite online brawler

Alex Bruesewitz, 29, is a key cog in the Trump media machine.

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• Alex Bruesewitz started as a MAGA influencer, supporting Donald Trump.
• He's now Trump's ambassador to pop culture, connecting the president to celebrities.
• His high-octane approach to digital communication has shaped the administration's online voice.

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