Topic: Jonathan Van Meter

2 chapters across the catalog

Twelve Fourteen
Episode 504

504: Twelve Fourteen

New York Times Magazine, Huma Abedin and Anthony Weiner Profile

The New York Times Magazine published a lengthy profile of Huma Abedin and Anthony Weiner, titled "The Private Life of a Former Power Couple." The piece, written by Jonathan Van Meter, is characterized as a "hagiography" and a "puff piece" intended to benefit Hillary Clinton. Van Meter previously wrote similar favorable articles for Vogue and is expected to receive an exclusive interview when Clinton announces a future political run.

Ninjas in Mongolia
Episode 503 16:56 - 22:53

503: Ninjas in Mongolia

Anthony Weiner, Huma Abedin, New York Times Profile

Anthony Weiner and Huma Abedin appeared in a New York Times Magazine profile viewed as a strategic "fluff piece" to rehabilitate Weiner's image for a potential New York City mayoral run. The article, written by Jonathan Van Meter, is criticized for omitting Weiner's past scandals and his ties to the Clintons. Van Meter's history of writing favorable pieces for Hillary Clinton is cited as evidence of a political PR campaign.