Daily Update - December 22, 2025

Today’s Wilmington Standard Daily Update cuts straight through the noise on the Right. AmericaFest just wrapped, and the headlines say it all: the conservative movement is at war with itself. You’ve got the Ben Shapiros bringing hard analysis, and the Tucker Carlsons and Candace Owens lighting fires just to watch them burn.

But while the national figures feud, New Hanover County is heading into critical 2025 elections. The real question is not “Who’s the purest conservative?” It’s “Who can actually govern and make this community stronger?” In this video, we break down the civil war inside conservatism, what it means for our local races, and why competence matters more than slogans. Stay tuned.