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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published July 23, 2026 at 9:20 PM ET · Updated July 24, 2026 at 8:03 AM ET

Critics slam media for mischaracterizing ordinary Americans

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What we know

Critics are accusing the media of mischaracterizing ordinary people as far right. Elon Musk responded to an editor from The Economist who was accused of smearing normal people.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 12 hr ago, when The Gateway Pundit reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets. The most recent report came 1 hr ago from RealClearPolitics. Verification tier: Corroborated — reported by at least two independent outlets.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

RealClearPolitics 1 hr ago
The Media's Aburd Characterization of Normal People
The Gateway Pundit 12 hr ago
WATCH: Elon Musk DESTROYS The Economist Editor for Smearing “Normal People” as “Far Right” — “More People Hate You and the Media than You Realize”

Coverage timeline

Jul 23, 9:20 PM ET
12 hr ago
The Gateway Pundit
WATCH: Elon Musk DESTROYS The Economist Editor for Smearing “Normal People” as “Far Right” — “More People Hate You and the Media than You Realize”
Jul 24, 7:26 AM ET
1 hr ago
RealClearPolitics
The Media's Aburd Characterization of Normal People
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