Rich Lowry is the editor in chief of National Review.
Rich Lowry
Editor-in-Chief, Rich Lowry, takes on the Left, and explains today's events in the context of America's remarkable history.
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How the Faux Hegseth Lobster and Steak Scandal Exposes the Left Wing Information Bubble
The media frenzy surrounding Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's alleged dining expenses—specifically sensationalized reports claiming extravagant lobster and steak dinners—reveals a familiar pattern of manufacture-and-magnify outrage journalism. Rich breaks down how minor, standard military and diplomatic catering details were blown out of proportion to manufacture a bogus scandal against a prominent administration official. From dissecting how bad-faith press reporting hyper-fixates on petty grievances to obscure substantive policy debates, to explaining why these coordinated media hits fail to resonate with the broader public, Rich exposes the mechanics behind modern political hit pieces. Watch Rich’s full breakdown, leave your reaction below, and subscribe to National Review!
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