One critic called Lucas Tomlinson’s reporting on the President “the epitome astroturfing” a political attack.
The reporting on the president by Lucas Tomlinson was described by one critic as” the epitome of astroturfing an democratic attack.” The president’s reporting by Lucas Tomlinson was described by one critic as” the epitome of staging a social attack.”
One critic called Lucas Tomlinson’s reporting on the President “the epitome astroturfing” a political attack.
LOADINGERROR LOADING. Fox News’ Lucas Tomlinson cooked up a claim about President Joe Biden facing “questions” about his age this weekend only to leave out one important piece of information: He’s the one who asked that question.. Tomlinson, in a post to X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, wrote that Biden was “asked by a reporter” in Nantucket if he was “too old” to run for re-election.. Advertisement. “That’s stupid,” replied Biden, whose age has sparked discussion as he holds the status of the oldest president to hold office in U.S. history.. Notably, Tomlinson’s voice is heard in a clip aired by Fox News just prior to the X post.. White House officials clowned Tomlinson for leaving out that detail.. ″.@LucasFoxNews, are you able to speculate on whose voice that is shouting? It sounds familiar to me but I’m having difficulty placing it.” wrote White House Deputy Press Secretary Andrew Bates.. .@LucasFoxNews, are you able to speculate on whose voice that is shouting? It sounds familiar to me but I’m having difficulty placing it. https://t.co/mQv0Yb9trH. — Andrew Bates (@AndrewJBates46) November 26, 2023. “Lol that reporter was… you,” wrote White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Olivia Dalton.. Tomlinson – along with other network figures – also acknowledged that he asked Biden the question prior to Sunday morning, as well, Mediaite noted.. Advertisement. Critics on social media later weighed in on the reporter’s bizarre omission.. ″The epitome of astroturfing a political attack,” wrote Aaron Rupar on Sunday.. Amazing: Fox News correspondent @LucasFoxNews reports that Biden “continues to face questions about his age, even here in Nantucket” — citing nothing more than a question @LucasFoxNews himself shouted at Biden on Saturday. The epitome of astroturfing a political attack. pic.twitter.com/kljfvi9pGa. — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) November 26, 2023. Keith Olbermann also declared that the report was the first story Fox News made up in “NEARLY FOUR DAYS” in an apparent nod to the network retracting its “terrorist attack” report on a car explosion in Niagara Falls, New York.. ″@LucasFoxNews is quoting himself here. He also reported ‘Biden was being questioned about his age’ when he was the only one who asked Lucas is not a professional and not honest. Let’s run him out of the industry,” Olbermann wrote.. HuffPost has reached out to Fox News for comment on the Tomlinson report.. Support HuffPost. The Stakes Have Never Been Higher. At HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for expensive news subscriptions. That is why we are committed to providing deeply reported, carefully fact-checked news that is freely accessible to everyone.. Our News, Politics and Culture teams invest time and care working on hard-hitting investigations and researched analyses, along with quick but robust daily takes. Our Life, Health and Shopping desks provide you with well-researched, expert-vetted information you need to live your best life, while HuffPost Personal, Voices and Opinion center real stories from real people.. Help keep news free for everyone by giving us as little as $1. Your contribution will go a long way.. At HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for expensive news subscriptions. That is why we are committed to providing deeply reported, carefully fact-checked news that is freely accessible to everyone.. Help keep news free for everyone by giving us as little as $1. Your contribution will go a long way.. As the 2024 presidential race heats up, the very foundations of our democracy are at stake. A vibrant democracy is impossible without well-informed citizens. This is why HuffPost’s journalism is free for everyone, not just those who can afford expensive paywalls.. We cannot do this without your help. Support our newsroom by contributing as little as $1 a month.. As the 2024 presidential race heats up, the very foundations of our democracy are at stake. At HuffPost, we believe that a vibrant democracy is impossible without well-informed citizens. This is why we keep our journalism free for everyone, even as most other newsrooms have retreated behind expensive paywalls.. Our newsroom continues to bring you hard-hitting investigations, well-researched analysis and timely takes on one of the most consequential elections in recent history. Reporting on the current political climate is a responsibility we do not take lightly — and we need your help.. Support our newsroom by contributing as little as $1 a month.. Support HuffPost. Related. Joe Biden White HouseFox News. Hamas Releases Third Group Of Hostages As Part Of Truce Deal. Biden: Conditions On Israel Aid A ‘Worthwhile Thought’ But Would Have Impeded Hostage Deal. Donald Trump Draws Cheers, Some Boos In Nikki Haley’s Backyard At Clemson-South Carolina Football Game
