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- Joshua Loudermilk recognized Sacha Baron Cohen during filming of Ali G: Who Iz I? but continued performing as a hard-right border vigilante, pretending to believe the satire was real.
- Loudermilk fabricated far-right views and a preacher background in his application, motivated by financial need and a desire to break into comedy acting.
- Loudermilk volunteered to test the film’s fictional 'butt-gun' weapon and escalated the absurdity, deciding to 'trick' Cohen by outdoing the performance.
- Michael Aboud, chair of the El Paso County Republican Party, believed the project was real and has called Cohen a 'liar' and 'pervert,' intending to sue.
- Loudermilk posted publicly on Facebook and Instagram after filming about working with Sacha Cohen, but the production team did not notice before release.
- The film’s representatives maintain that Loudermilk was not in on the joke, despite his claims and public social media posts identifying Cohen.
Why it matters: Loudermilk’s revelation shifts the narrative from pure deception to layered performance, challenging the film’s framing of unwitting subjects. While Aboud faces public ridicule without recourse, Loudermilk gains visibility as a comedic actor, turning satire into a career opportunity.
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