Staff Reports
Taylor Lorenz, a prominent figure at the Washington Post, seems to be experiencing a bit of backlash over her latest social media blunder, and it could be the kind of karma that sticks. Known for her history of questionable judgment, Lorenz recently took a shot at President Biden in a post that has made waves—and not in a good way for her employer.
In her latest escapade, Lorenz shared an image during the “White House Creator Economy Summit.” Among the attention-grabbing moments was a picture of Joe Biden looming in the background, accompanied by the caption “war criminal” and a sad-face emoji. Curious enough, she used the “close friends” feature on Instagram, meaning only a select few could view her scathing remarks. However, in the age of social media, nothing remains secret for long. A keen-eyed journalist from the New York Post spotted the post and blasted it out to the world.
Taylor Lorenz of the Washington Post calls President Biden a "war criminal" 👀👀 pic.twitter.com/ih0xWPw049
— Jon Levine (@LevineJonathan) August 14, 2024
Facing the fallout, Lorenz immediately claimed her post was doctored by someone else, expressing disbelief at the fervor surrounding what she described as a ridiculous edit. Ironically, that denial only fueled the fire, as a subsequent report revealed that Lorenz had actually informed her editors that a friend had whimsically added the incriminating caption. Still, it didn’t quite align with her original assertion, leading to even more skepticism about her credibility.
As the Washington Post began to take notice, the paper’s higher-ups seemed less than amused. They acknowledged they were investigating Lorenz’s alleged breach of their journalistic standards. Given Lorenz’s tendency to err spectacularly in the past without facing consequences, many are left wondering whether this could finally be the moment the Post takes a stand. However, the odds of any significant disciplinary action remain uncertain, as Lorenz has navigated previous controversies without so much as a slap on the wrist.
A curious twist emerged as members of the Left rallied to her defense, perceiving her derisive labeling of Biden as an act of bravery against “Genocide Joe.” Ironically, some of these same defenders are now grousing about NPR for digging into the story and questioning the Washington Post for its response. It appears that the only thing more contorted than Lorenz’s rhetoric might be the reactions from her ideological allies.
The irony is rich; it seems that the only time Lorenz has attracted the attention of her superiors is for suggesting that President Biden might deserve a war crimes trial. This convoluted saga raises the question: Is the Post more concerned about the potential breach of editorial integrity, or are they simply wary of any mention of the president that could stir the pot? Regardless, the narrative surrounding Taylor Lorenz serves as a comical reminder that in today’s media landscape, nothing is too low for a little self-inflicted drama.
