Topic: Anonymous Op Ed

Anthony Scaramucci dismisses the famous anonymous New York Times op-ed as a "cockroach survival note" likely written by a junior staffer rather than a senior official. He criticizes the media's "grudge" against Trump, noting that the New York Times had to apologize for its coverage after the 2016 election. Scaramucci suggests Trump intentionally provokes the media to keep them distracted and reactive.

Late-night hosts Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel both aired segments linking the word "lodestar" in the anonymous New York Times op-ed to Vice President Mike Pence. John C. Dvorak suggests the identical nature of the clip packages indicates they were provided by an outside source. The hosts speculate that the "lodestar" connection is a setup intended to create discord within the Trump administration.

Speculation continues regarding the identity of the anonymous New York Times op-ed author, with many pointing to Vice President Mike Pence due to the use of the word "lodestar." However, critics suggest the word may have been "planted" to frame Pence. Former New York Times editor Jill Abramson defended the publication of the piece, while an NPR host accidentally used the word "plant" instead of "place" when describing the submission.