The Dysfunctional Media Nominations: Sexist Rescue Missions, Pets Make You MAGA, and a Virile Trump Photo
The article highlights satirical nominations for poor journalism, dubbed 'The Golden Remington Awards,' criticizing media figures for unprofessional or trivial reporting. It targets coverage ranging from ethical investigations with no details to speculation about a billionaire's political leanings based on a photo. The tone is mocking, focusing on perceived media bias, sensationalism, and lack of substantive reporting.
- ▪Lawrence O'Donnell criticized Pete Hegseth for saying 'we leave no man behind,' arguing it was exclusionary to women, despite the rescued pilot being male.
- ▪Kate Santaliz of Axios reported that Rep. Chuck Edwards was under House Ethics investigation but provided no specific allegations or details.
- ▪The New York Times reported on Sergey Brin wearing a MAGA hat, based on photos shared by his girlfriend, sparking media speculation about his political views.
- ▪Daniel Engber of The Atlantic is nominated for feature writing, though the article does not specify the reason for the nomination.
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The Dysfunctional Media Nominations: Sexist Rescue Missions, Pets Make You MAGA, and a Virile Trump Photo By Brad Slager | 4:45 PM on May 01, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. Remmy Awards. (Credit: Brad Slager via AI/Bing Image Creator) It is time for a new round of nominations of nefarious news nonsense! In recognizing the unprofessional press, journalistic sloth, and the deserved media mockery, we nominate these efforts in a variety of categories for end-of-the-year honors. To commemorate the legacy of muckraking reporting and shoe-leather investigation, we have created The Golden Remington Awards.
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