Topic: Person Of The Year

Time Magazine named Donald Trump its Person of the Year for 2024, a move criticized by Joy Reid, who compared the selection to past winners like Hitler and Stalin. The magazine, owned by Marc Benioff, featured an extensive profile of Trump that some critics found to be largely composed of journalistic speculation.

Time Magazine named Taylor Swift as the 2023 Person of the Year, making her the first woman to appear twice on the cover since the franchise began in 1927. Critics suggest the selection is a calculated move to leverage her influence against Donald Trump or a marketing ploy to increase readership. Simultaneously, Forbes named European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen the most powerful woman in the world for the second consecutive year.

Time Magazine named Greta Thunberg its 2019 Person of the Year, a move that drew both praise and criticism. Frans Timmermans claims that 90% of the European population supports the Green Deal, though the hosts express skepticism given recent farmer protests. The segment critiques the media's portrayal and "sexualization" of Thunberg on the magazine cover.

Time Magazine named "The Guardians," including Jamal Khashoggi, as Person of the Year, sparking a debate over the definition of a journalist versus a columnist. Professor Chris Chambers of Georgetown University argued that the distinction disappears when a writer is targeted by powerful interests. Critics of the choice suggest that Khashoggi's role was more akin to a political operative or essayist than a traditional investigative reporter.

Time Magazine named "The Silence Breakers"—individuals who spoke out against sexual harassment—as the 2017 Person of the Year. The shortlist included Chinese President Xi Jinping and runner-up Donald Trump. The inclusion of Taylor Swift on the cover sparked debate, as some questioned her role in the broader movement compared to activists like Rose McGowan.