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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Why is Tucker Carlson Smearing the U.S. Military?

Tucker Carlson’s rhetoric portraying the U.S. armed forces as fundamentally degraded, weak, or incompetent misrepresents the dedication and capabilities of American service members to serve a populist narrative. Rich breaks down why attacks that smear the military's leadership and overall readiness undermine public trust and national defense while echoing adversarial talking points. From evaluating how sensationalist media figures exploit legitimate policy grievances to denigrate the military as a whole, to explaining why strong defense institutions remain critical for global stability, Rich challenges the bad-faith rhetoric targeted at America's armed forces. Watch Rich’s full breakdown, leave your reaction below, and subscribe to National Review!

Rich Lowry

Rich Lowry is the editor in chief of National Review.

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