{"id":2423528,"date":"2025-04-14T19:56:02","date_gmt":"2025-04-14T23:56:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/taylor-lorenz-claims-she-did-not-call-luigi-mangione-morally-good-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-04-14T19:57:17","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T23:57:17","slug":"taylor-lorenz-claims-she-did-not-call-luigi-mangione-morally-good-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/taylor-lorenz-claims-she-did-not-call-luigi-mangione-morally-good-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Taylor Lorenz claims she did not call Luigi Mangione \u2018morally good\u2019 &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftaylor-lorenz-claims-she-did-not-call-luigi-mangione-morally-good-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2423528&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Taylor Lorenz, a former reporter for the Washington Post, faced critically important backlash following her remarks on CNN\u2019s show &#8220;MisinfoNation,&#8221; where she discussed the online interest with Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. A particular segment in which Lorenz appeared to label Mangione as &#8220;morally good&#8221; went viral, drawing intense criticism across social media.<\/p>\n<p>In response to the backlash, Lorenz clarified that her comments were misrepresented, stating that she was referring to how Mangione&#8217;s supporters perceive him rather than endorsing that view herself. Despite her defense, critics voiced dissatisfaction, highlighting her laughter during a segment joking about Mangione\u2019s attractiveness and the perceived &#8220;cult-like&#8221; following he has garnered online.<\/p>\n<p>The lighthearted tone of the segment, coupled with Lorenz&#8217;s past controversial remarks, sparked condemnation and raised questions about CNN&#8217;s editorial choices. Prominent figures and a diverse array of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/social-media-accuses-kim-kardashian-of-cultural-appropriation-again\/\" title=\"... Accuses Kim Kardashian Of Cultural Appropriation \u2013 Again\">social media users criticized<\/a> the portrayal of violence and the glorification of a murder suspect, intensifying scrutiny on Lorenz&#8217;s career in journalism.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Taylor Lorenz claims she did not call Luigi Mangione &lsquo;morally good&rsquo;<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2091738\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Former <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/washington-post\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Washington Post\">Washington Post<\/a> <\/em>reporter Taylor Lorenz sparked backlash Sunday night following her appearance on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/cnn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"CNN\">CNN<\/a>&rsquo;s <em>MisinfoNation<\/em>, where she discussed the growing online fascination, particularly among women, with Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old charged with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/crime\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"murdering\">murdering<\/a> UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.<\/p>\n<p>A specific clip from the segment featured Lorenz appearing to describe Mangione as &ldquo;morally good.&rdquo; <\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3379424\/conservatives-unite-to-condemn-arson-attack-against-josh-shapiro\/\">Conservatives unite to condemn attack against Josh Shapiro<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3379215\/shocking-photos-shapiro-arson-attack\/\">Shocking photos of arson attack emerge as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/missouri-gop-lawmaker-stresses-need-to-pursue-spending-cuts-over-tax-raises-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Missouri GOP lawmaker stresses need to pursue \u2018spending cuts\u2019 over tax raises - Washington Examiner\">police reveal suspect wanted<\/a> to beat Shapiro with hammer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3379040\/suspect-arrested-arson-attack-shapiro-mansion\/\">Suspect arrested after arson attack on Shapiro&#8217;s mansion<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;Here&rsquo;s this man who&rsquo;s a revolutionary, who&rsquo;s famous, who&rsquo;s handsome, who&rsquo;s young, who&rsquo;s smart, he&rsquo;s a person who seems like he&rsquo;s this morally good man, which is hard to find,&rdquo; Lorenz said during the segment.<\/p>\n<p>It quickly went viral across social media, prompting intense criticism. Lorenz, however, pushed back against that interpretation on Monday morning, claiming her words were taken out of context.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;When you read the full quote, you see that I&rsquo;m actually saying his supporters view him as a &lsquo;morally good man,&rsquo; not that I see him that way (we don&rsquo;t actually know his motivations\/morals bc he hasn&rsquo;t spoken yet). You ppl are exhausting,&rdquo; she wrote on both X and Bluesky.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">When you read the full quote you see that I&rsquo;m actually saying *his supporters* view him as a &ldquo;morally good man&rdquo;, not that I see him that way (we don&rsquo;t actually know his motivations\/morals bc he hasn&rsquo;t spoken yet). You ppl are exhausting <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/iV5vtBlZFN\">https:\/\/t.co\/iV5vtBlZFN<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/aM8NHOqujX\">pic.twitter.com\/aM8NHOqujX<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Taylor Lorenz (@TaylorLorenz) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TaylorLorenz\/status\/1911791434832953454?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 14, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>    <\/p>\n<p>Despite the clarification, critics remained unsatisfied, as the full segment showed Lorenz laughing alongside CNN reporter Donie O&rsquo;Sullivan about Mangione&rsquo;s perceived attractiveness and cult-like online following.<\/p>\n<p>In the segment, O&rsquo;Sullivan responded to Lorenz&rsquo;s comments jokingly, &ldquo;Yeah, I just realized women will literally date an assassin before they swipe right on me. That&rsquo;s where we&rsquo;re at.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The lighthearted tone of the segment drew swift condemnation from across the political spectrum.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Independent journalist <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TaylorLorenz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@TaylorLorenz<\/a> on what media is getting wrong about Luigi Mangione fans. <\/p>\n<p>Tonight on MisinfoNation: Extreme American 8p ET and PT on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CNN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@CNN<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/gMKMhdRmnr\">https:\/\/t.co\/gMKMhdRmnr<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/JZJAJSMcnh\">pic.twitter.com\/JZJAJSMcnh<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Donie O&#8217;Sullivan (@donie) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/donie\/status\/1911420315881664925?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 13, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>    <\/p>\n<p>Critics accused Lorenz and CNN of excusing violence and glorifying a murder suspect.<\/p>\n<p>Many pointed to Lorenz&rsquo;s prior comments as part of a pattern &mdash;such as a 2023 post where she responded to an insurance controversy by writing, &ldquo;People wonder why we want these executives dead.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Prominent figures weighed in on social media.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This is beyond vile. Utterly heinous,&rdquo; White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller added.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3378946\/white-house-renews-promise-to-defend-christianity-in-us-during-holy-week\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>WHITE HOUSE RENEWS PROMISE TO DEFEND CHRISTIANITY IN U.S. DURING HOLY WEEK<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Disgusting,&rdquo; actor Dean Cain said.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">backlash puts renewed scrutiny<\/a> on Lorenz, who has been a lightning rod for controversy throughout her journalism career, and raises questions about CNN&rsquo;s editorial judgment in airing the segment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2091738\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2091738\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Taylor Lorenz denies labeling Luigi Mangione as &#8216;morally good&#8217; after backlash from her CNN appearance discussing his online following<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2678,"featured_media":2423529,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Luigi-Mangione-2.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[46457,36546,46495,32076],"class_list":["post-2423528","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-luigi-mangione","tag-media-controversy","tag-taylor-lorenz","tag-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Luigi-Mangione-2.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2423528","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2678"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2423528"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2423528\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2423532,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2423528\/revisions\/2423532"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2423529"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2423528"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2423528"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2423528"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}