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The Dumbest 'Scandal' Ever?

hotair.comMay 8, 2026 at 09:26 PM10 views
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Ridicule

How They Deceive You

Propaganda

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The article employs heavy partisan spin, snarl words, omissions, and factual errors to dismiss ethics concerns as absurd while defending Kash Patel.

Main Device

Ridicule

Portrays the Atlantic's reporting and FBI agents' concerns as 'insane hit piece,' 'poppycock,' and 'total crap' to mock and delegitimize critics.

Archetype

Pro-Trump conservative blogger

David Strom on Hot Air robustly defends Trump nominee Kash Patel against media and FBI critics, aligning with MAGA narratives on bureau reform.

This opinion piece deceives readers by framing ethics questions on Patel's bourbon gifts as a ridiculous non-scandal through ridicule, omissions, and cherry-picking.

Writer's Worldview

Pro-Trump conservative blogger

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