A fact checker hangs up his Pinocchios
NPRThursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:33:53 PM
Glenn Kessler, the longtime "Fact Checker" columnist at The Washington Post, is stepping down after 14 years. In his final column, he lamented how fact-checking has become increasingly ignored in an era of rampant misinformation. His departure is part of a wave of high-profile exits from the Post, with some journalists citing disagreements with the paper's new leadership direction. Kessler reflected on his career and the challenges of holding public figures accountable in today's media landscape.
Editor’s Note: Kessler's exit highlights growing concerns about the state of fact-based journalism and the pressures facing legacy media. His departure—alongside other journalists—suggests internal turmoil at The Washington Post, raising questions about the future of accountability reporting in an age where misinformation often goes unchecked.
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