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Tucker Carlson and Ben Shapiro Reject New York Times' Claims of Election Misinformation

Conservative commentators push back against The New York Times' outreach over alleged misinformation about the 2024 election, calling it a smear effort.

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Updated: Oct 29th, 2024, 4:40 PM ET

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Prominent conservatives, including Tucker Carlson and Ben Shapiro, strongly criticized The New York Times over a reported investigation into election misinformation on YouTube. Times reporter Nico Grant contacted these commentators, citing a report from Media Matters as a basis for their claims. Faced with allegations of unfair scrutiny, Carlson and Shapiro delivered scathing responses, accusing the Times of collaborating with a biased group and attempting to silence dissent. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between the media and conservative figures, particularly in the context of the upcoming election.

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