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By the Patriot Watch Desk

Published September 23, 2026 at 8:52 PM ET · Updated September 26, 2026 at 10:07 AM ET

State Department's 'Passport to Patriotism' ripped as a 'junk show'

2 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by State Dept. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

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What we know

The State Department's 'Passport to Patriotism' has drawn criticism from National Review. The outlet called the program a 'junk show.'

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 7 d ago, when State Dept reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets. The most recent report came 5 d ago from National Review.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

National Review 5 d ago

The State Department’s <i>Passport to Patriotism</i> Is a Junk Show ↗

State Dept 7 d ago

United Kingdom - U.S. Department of State (.gov) ↗

Coverage timeline

Sep 24, 3:00 AM ET
7 d ago

State Dept

United Kingdom - U.S. Department of State (.gov) ↗

Sep 26, 6:30 AM ET
5 d ago

National Review

The State Department’s <i>Passport to Patriotism</i> Is a Junk Show ↗

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