NPR senior business editor admits Hunter Biden laptop story was newsworthy and reveals a connection to corrupt influence peddling, criticizes NPR for turning a blind eye and not admitting their misjudgment when the laptop was confirmed as real.
Key Points
NPR's leftward slant over time
Advocacy in reporting after Trump's election
Criticism of NPR's coverage of the Russia collusion hoax
Pros
Revealed a connection to corrupt influence peddling
Highlighted the importance of journalistic transparency
Cons
NPR turned a blind eye to the story initially
Failed to admit their misjudgment even after the laptop was confirmed as real