The New Yorker’s Jane Mayer has once again shown her true colors by attacking combat veteran and former U.S. House candidate Sean Parnell for simply debunking her hit piece on President-Elect Donald Trump’s Defense Secretary Nominee Pete Hegseth. In a desperate attempt to save face after being exposed for pushing the Russia collusion hoax against Trump, Mayer has resorted to smearing a decorated military veteran who has served our country with honor and distinction.
Mayer’s hit piece on Hegseth, which was published in The New Yorker, attempted to paint him as a reckless and dangerous pick for Trump’s cabinet. However, Parnell, who is a friend and colleague of Hegseth, quickly took to social media to set the record straight and expose Mayer’s biased reporting.
In a series of tweets, Parnell called out Mayer for her “shoddy journalism” and pointed out the numerous inaccuracies and false claims in her article. He also highlighted Hegseth’s impressive record as a veteran, including his deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan and his work with veterans’ organizations.
But instead of acknowledging her mistakes and retracting her article, Mayer chose to double down on her attacks against Hegseth and Parnell. In a tweet, she accused Parnell of being a “mouthpiece” for Hegseth and dismissed his criticisms as “partisan spin.”
This is not the first time Mayer has been caught pushing false narratives in an attempt to smear Trump and those associated with him. In fact, she was one of the main proponents of the Russia collusion hoax, which has since been completely debunked. It is clear that Mayer has an agenda and will stop at nothing to push her biased views, even if it means attacking a combat veteran.
Parnell, on the other hand, has nothing to gain from defending Hegseth. He is not a political insider or a member of Trump’s team. He simply felt compelled to speak out against Mayer’s unfair and unfounded attacks on his friend and colleague. As a combat veteran himself, Parnell understands the sacrifices and dedication it takes to serve in the military, and he was not going to stand by while someone like Mayer tried to discredit Hegseth’s service.
But Mayer’s smear campaign did not stop with Parnell. She also attacked Breitbart News, the outlet that published Parnell’s tweets, as being a “right-wing propaganda outlet.” This is a baseless and childish accusation, as Breitbart has a long history of reporting on both sides of the political spectrum and has been recognized for its accurate and unbiased reporting.
It is clear that Mayer’s hit piece on Hegseth was nothing more than another attempt to discredit Trump and his administration. She has shown a complete disregard for the truth and has resorted to attacking a decorated combat veteran in order to save face. This type of biased and irresponsible journalism is a disservice to the American people and only serves to further divide our country.
In contrast, Parnell’s actions have shown true integrity and courage. He stood up for his friend and set the record straight, despite knowing that he would face backlash from Mayer and her supporters. Parnell’s actions should be commended, as he has shown the true spirit of a military veteran – standing up for what is right and defending his fellow soldiers.
In conclusion, Jane Mayer’s attack on Sean Parnell is a clear example of biased and irresponsible journalism. She has once again shown her true colors as a journalist who is willing to sacrifice the truth in order to push her own agenda. Parnell, on the other hand, has shown true integrity and courage in defending his friend and fellow veteran. We should all strive to follow Parnell’s example and stand up against false narratives and attacks on our military heroes.
