Bloomberg News has reportedly scrapped the promotion of its new television show hosted by journalist Olivia Nuzzi following backlash from left-wing critics who objected to her article about President Biden's mental decline.
Bloomberg News has reportedly scrapped the promotion of its new television show hosted by journalist Olivia Nuzzi due to backlash from left-wing critics over her article about President Biden's mental decline.
In early July, it was announced that Nuzzi, New York Magazine's star Washington correspondent, would host a six-episode interview series called "Working Capital." The announcement came shortly after Nuzzi wrote a bombshell story highlighting the "conspiracy of silence" surrounding Biden's alleged mental decline.
Bloomberg Scraps Promotion of Show Hosted by Journalist Olivia Nuzzi Over Biden Article Backlash
However, according to Semafor, Bloomberg shelved its "splashy PR rollout" for Nuzzi's show in response to a small Twitter campaign against the journalist by Democrats. Following her article, online liberal critics circulated early 2010s tweets Nuzzi had written joking about conspiracy theories targeting then-President Obama, claiming they were evidence of racism and demanding Bloomberg fire her.
Nuzzi expressed disappointment in Bloomberg's response to the backlash, telling Fox News Digital that she has been accused of being both a liberal and conservative activist depending on the content of her writing. She emphasized that mainstream media organizations tend to ignore bad-faith campaigns against reporters by the right but cave to similar pressure from the left.
Bloomberg Scraps Promotion of Show Hosted by Journalist Olivia Nuzzi Over Biden Article Backlash
Addressing her old tweets, Nuzzi defended her decision not to delete them, stating that she believes in meeting people where they are and understanding context. She added that concealing jokes from the past is a form of dishonesty that she is not willing to engage in.
Nuzzi also noted that she has not heard from Bloomberg since Semafor's report and expressed hope that the company would show more courage in the future. "Working Capital," which featured interviews with prominent politicians and business leaders, concluded on August 15. It is unclear whether Nuzzi's show will be renewed for a second season. Bloomberg did not respond to requests for comment.
Bloomberg Scraps Promotion of Show Hosted by Journalist Olivia Nuzzi Over Biden Article Backlash
Nuzzi's controversial July report raised concerns about Biden's mental acuity, quoting Democratic officials, activists, and donors who expressed fears about his ability to serve a full term. She highlighted incidents in social settings where Biden reportedly failed to recognize longtime friends and displayed difficulty staying focused during events.
The article caused a stir, particularly in light of Biden's disastrous debate performance in June, which led to his withdrawal from the presidential race. Vice President Kamala Harris subsequently became the Democratic nominee.
Bloomberg Scraps Promotion of Show Hosted by Journalist Olivia Nuzzi Over Biden Article Backlash
The controversy surrounding Nuzzi's article demonstrates the sensitivity of the issue of Biden's mental decline and the polarization that exists within the media and political landscape. Bloomberg's decision to scrap the promotion of her show underscores the challenges journalists face when their reporting conflicts with the narratives preferred by certain political groups.
