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VIDEO Jared Kushner’s Paper Linked To WikiLeaks | The Beat With Ari Melber | MSNBC
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Jared Kushner’s Paper Linked To WikiLeaks | The Beat With Ari Melber | MSNBC In a revealing episode of "The Beat," Ari Melber examines the controversial ties between Jared Kushner's former newspaper, the New York Observer, and WikiLeaks during the tumultuous 2016 election. The video highlights how the Observer, under Kushner's ownership, played a significant role in promoting WikiLeaks, which released a trove of hacked emails affecting the Democratic Party. Kushner, who acquired the Observer at a young age, is scrutinized for the publication's coverage of WikiLeaks—stories he reportedly encouraged while pushing an agenda that aligned with numerous Russian hacking activities. The Observer became particularly noted for its favorable portrayal of WikiLeaks and Julian Assange, often presenting their revelations as newsworthy, which raises questions about the ethical implications of such coverage during a pivotal election period. As political investigations into Kushner intensify, the video features insights from Jena McLaughlin of Foreign Policy and former Observer editor Elizabeth Spiers. They discuss the Observer's unique position as a contrarian outlet in New York and the broader media dynamics at play, contributing to much-needed scrutiny of news coverage leading up to the 2016 election.
Key Takeaways:
- The Observer’s alignment with WikiLeaks was not incidental; many articles celebrated the leaks without critical context.
- Kushner's close connections within the newspaper raise concerns about the extent of his involvement or awareness regarding its editorial decisions.
- Melber and his guests emphasize the ongoing debate about media responsibility and the repercussions of political affiliations in news reporting. This discussion is more relevant than ever as similar issues around misinformation and media integrity continue to dominate today's news landscape. What are your thoughts on the role of the media in political discourse? Do you see parallels with today's news coverage? Let's discuss!
