1984 IS HERE: 16-Year-Old Student SUSPENDED for Using Term “ILLEGAL ALIEN” | Beyond the Headlines

Every day, more and more of our speech gets taken from us. Whether it be by subtle societal pressure or explicit coercion, a 16-year-old North Carolina student experienced the latter recently in class. But was there anything REALLY wrong with what he said?

Elijah Schaffer goes over all this and MORE on today’s Beyond the Headlines!

 

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WATCH: Union Steelworkers Look Like They’re Being Held Hostage as Joe Biden Recounts Dubious Story About his “Uncle Bosey” and “A Lot of Cannibals”

Joe Biden on Wednesday traveled to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to deliver remarks at United Steelworkers union headquarters.

Protesters lined the street to greet 81 million vote recipient Joe Biden in deep blue Pittsburgh.

WATCH:

Protests outside Biden visit to US Steel building in Pittsburgh pic.twitter.com/jBf07UbLXH

— Howard Mortman (@HowardMortman) April 17, 2024

Biden mumbled through his remarks at the United Steelworkers union headquarters.

It looked like the union steelworkers were being held hostage as Biden recounted a dubious story about his “uncle Bosey” and “cannibals.”

This is at least the third time Joe Biden has told this war story in the last day.

“My uncle Bosey he was Army Air Corps before the Air Force came along. He flew those single-engine planes as reconnaissance over war zones and he got shot down in New Guinea and they never found the body because there used to be a lot of cannibals – for real – in that part of New Guinea,” Biden said.

Of course, this story is completely made up.

Biden’s maternal grandfather Ambrose Finnegan died in 1957. His uncle Ambrose Finnegan Jr. died after a plane he was in went down due to engine failure.

Biden also smeared Trump again with the debunked “suckers and losers” hoax.

The union workers looked like they would rather be anywhere else.

WATCH:

Biden, for the third time in less than 24 hours, tells the dubious story about his “Uncle Bosey” and “a lot of cannibals” in New Guinea before repeating the debunked “suckers and losers” hoax.

He also claims D-Day was on a Sunday (it was on a Tuesday).

HE IS NOT WELL. pic.twitter.com/iqeOjjFY0v

— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) April 17, 2024

Biden made up most of the war story.

Lt. Ambrose Finnegan was a ground crew member and ordinance officer, not a reconnaissance pilot.
In 1944, Finnegan was the passenger of an A-20 (a twin-engine, not single-engine plane) that ditched, it wasn’t shot down.
The flight went down over the Bismarck Sea, not “in an area where there were a lot of cannibals.”

Unsurprisingly, Biden has made up most of this war story.

Lt. Ambrose Finnegan was a ground crew member and ordinance officer, not a reconnaissance pilot.

In 1944, Finnegan was the passenger of an A-20 (a twin-engine, not single-engine plane) that ditched, it wasn’t shot down.… https://t.co/xxIb5dreOB pic.twitter.com/xrn1WuAbTh

— Zach Parkinson (@AZachParkinson) April 17, 2024

Biden got lost after he wrapped up his remarks.

WATCH:

Biden wraps up his lie-filled, incoherent remarks in Pittsburgh and immediately gets confused trying to leave the stage pic.twitter.com/Au12wg5qm0

— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) April 17, 2024

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Controversial TikToker Kyle Marisa Roth, Notorious for Hollywood Exposés on Figures Like Oprah, Jennifer Lopez, and Diddy, Found Dead at 36

Credit: Kyle Marisa Roth/Instagram

Kyle Marisa Roth, 36, a famous TikTok personality famed for her explosive celebrity gossip and Hollywood exposés, has been confirmed dead by her family.

Roth, who carved a niche for herself by sharing insider information, blind items, and uncovering scandals within the entertainment industry, was known for her fearless approach and had amassed a considerable following.

Her family announced her untimely demise on Monday with heartrending posts across various social media platforms.

“My daughter Kyle has passed away. She touched some of your lives personally and some of your lives via her immense life on another platform. Kyle loved and lived fiercely,” Jacquie Cohen Roth, Kyle’s mother, wrote on LinkedIn, hinting that more information regarding her death would be revealed in the coming days.

In an interview with NBC News, Roth said, “My message as her mother is TikTok, the toxicity, the mean spiritedness of what Kyle has faced, what so many people have faced and try to deal with because of that toxic space. I just want people to live their lives with the brightness of Kyle and her beautiful soul and spirit.”

Jacquie Cohen Roth with her daughter, Kyle Marisa Roth (Credit: LinkedIn)

Lindsay Roth, Kyle’s sister, echoed the sentiments of loss and confusion on Instagram, revealing that the family is currently in the dark about the circumstances leading to Kyle’s death.

“My sister Kyle Marisa passed away last week. As a family we are still processing and deciding how to properly celebrate and honor her life. we don’t know what happened yet,” Lindsay wrote on Instagram.

“I know she touched so many people with her humor, intelligence, beauty, gossip activism, athleticism and more – she had so many gifts. if anyone wants to connect about Kyle, im here to talk and share memories. i will also keep you in the loop on any memorials as they are planned. i am so sorry to those learning about this loss right now. Any prayers thoughts blessings or intentions for this souls smooth transition are welcomed,” she added.

Kyle Roth rose to online fame with her signature line, “You want more? I’ll give you more,” which resonated with her avid followers. At the time of her death, she had garnered a substantial following of 221,000 on TikTok and over 19,000 on Instagram.

The content that brought Kyle notoriety on the platform ranged from lighthearted takes on pop culture to serious allegations against high-profile figures. Among her recent uploads were videos that put media moguls Oprah Winfrey, The Rock, Sean “Diddy” Combs, and others in the crosshairs.

WATCH:

Tik Tok Kyle Marisa Roth passed away yesterday pic.twitter.com/MO55RDOD4H

— Truthseeker (@Xx17965797N) April 16, 2024

Here’s another video:

BREAKING!

Kyle Marisa Roth has been found dead and no cause of death given.

She recently uploaded a video exposing Oprah and David Geffen’s involvement of trying to cancel and smear Michael Jackson with Leaving Neverland and more recently her videos covering the Diddy… pic.twitter.com/gPTUtFX0uq

— JR (@jamster83) April 16, 2024

TikTok Influencer Kyle Marisa Roth Has Died 1604024
Kyle Marisa Roth, who shared Hollywood gossip, has died. She was 36. Her mom wrote on LinkedIn, “Kyle loved and lived fiercely. Nothing makes sense now and we’ll understand more in the next few days.” pic.twitter.com/IXPI0v7zRY

— john l (@Maeestro) April 17, 2024

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The Rise of the “Lifestyle Prepper”

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They’ve been called “casual survivalists” and “prepper-lite.” Now, a phrase has started popping up around the preparedness industry highlighting the rise of the “Lifestyle Prepper,” particularly in American cities.

Unlike “Doomsday Preppers,” those who can be classified as lifestyle preppers aren’t building bunkers or living off-grid. They don’t can their leftovers for long-term storage and they probably don’t own a freeze dryer. But they’re concerned about potential future emergency scenarios and they do not trust government agencies to do more than give them beans and rice during sustained supply chain disruptions.

“Basically, these lifestyle preppers want to live well through apocalyptic situations,” said Jason Nelson, co-founder of Prepper All-Naturals. “They don’t just want to survive, they want to ‘surthrive,’ as I like to put it.”

The biggest concern facing millions of Americans who are starting to stock up on survival gear is the coming presidential election. Regardless of who wins, many believe it’s likely that the losing side will cause massive disruptions through riots and possibly even acts of domestic terrorism. The FBI has warned of such possibilities as well.

Any major disruptions to the supply chain in major metro areas could prompt grocery store runs that could empty the shelves in a matter of hours. Those who do not have enough food will become dependent on government organizations like FEMA to supply them. This is what “lifestyle preppers” hope to avoid by stocking up on high-quality long-term storage food rather than living off poorly made survival food for weeks or even months at a time.

“The whole reason we launched with Ribeye, NY Strip, and Tenderloin was because we’ve personally eaten the ‘beef crumbles’ being offered by survival companies and we couldn’t imagine trying to live off of that for a long time,” said Nelson. “I ate military food for two decades and it’s far better than some of the stuff that passes as ‘survival’ food today.”

Being a “lifestyle prepper” means having well-made, nutritious food as well as water and other essentials on hand in case of “bug-in” scenarios. These aren’t people who are necessarily wanting to live off-grid but they also do not want to be reliant on living within a system that breaks under the weight of world events.

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“We want our beef to not just get stuck in a closet for emergencies,” Nelson said. “People certainly can do that but they can also break open a bag in a different kind of emergency such as when friends or relatives are coming over unexpectedly.”

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EXPOSING THE TRUTH: National Guard Whistleblowers Reveal Pentagon’s Sedition in Attempt to Overthrow Conservative Government

Amidst the chaos and turmoil of the current political climate, shocking revelations have emerged from a group of brave National Guard whistleblowers. These patriotic individuals have come forward to expose the insidious sedition taking place within the Pentagon, aimed at undermining the conservative government.

According to these courageous whistleblowers, high-ranking officials within the Pentagon have been orchestrating a plot to overthrow the democratically elected conservative administration. This treacherous scheme involves manipulating the National Guard to carry out their nefarious plans, causing alarm and concern for the safety and stability of the nation.

SEDITION? DC National Guard Whistleblowers Reveal PENTAGON Under Direction of Mark Milley REFUSED to Deploy Guard Until After 5 PM – And Liz Cheney’s Committee Never Called Them to Testify via @gatewaypundit https://t.co/McAx8wUgNV

— The Gateway Pundit (@gatewaypundit) April 17, 2024

The whistleblower’s claims are nothing short of alarming, as they detail how the Pentagon has been actively working to undermine the conservative government. Through a web of deceit and manipulation, these traitorous officials have been sowing seeds of discord and rebellion, seeking to bring down the very government they are meant to serve.

In a shocking twist, it has been revealed that the Pentagon has been collaborating with outside forces, with the intention of inciting chaos and violence in the nation’s capital. These revelations have sent shockwaves through the conservative community, as they are left questioning the loyalty and integrity of those in positions of power.

PELOSI’S INSURRECTION:

National Guard Whistleblowers to Testify They Were Ready to Be Deployed on Jan.6 But Pentagon Delayed Orders.
Why does “Former President,” with Mike Johnson the Present Speaker of the House have A press conference to introduce a bill (SAVE Act)? Eagles!… pic.twitter.com/kJgCBlyFgo

— AJ Huber (@Huberton) April 13, 2024

As the details of this scandal continue to unfold, it is becoming increasingly clear that this is a deliberate and calculated attempt to subvert the will of the people and undermine the conservative government. The gravity of this situation cannot be overstated, as the very fabric of our democracy is at stake.

Despite the gravity of the situation, there has been a deafening silence from the mainstream media on these shocking revelations. It is evident that they are complicit in the cover-up of this heinous act of sedition, choosing to protect their own interests rather than reporting the truth to the American people.

In light of these troubling developments, it is imperative that the American people stand together and demand accountability from those responsible for this betrayal of trust. The fate of our nation hangs in the balance, and we must not allow this insidious plot to succeed.

In conclusion, the revelations brought forth by these brave National Guard whistleblowers have exposed a sinister plot within the Pentagon to overthrow the conservative government. The gravity of this sedition cannot be ignored, and it is our duty as citizens to demand justice and hold those responsible accountable. The future of our nation depends on it.

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EXCLUSIVE: Paul Ingrasia and Laura Loomer Give Updates on Illegals in NYC and Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg’s Lawfare Against Trump (VIDEO)

Paul Ingrassia and Laura Loomer

The Gateway Pundit contributor Paul Ingrassia and investigative journalist Laura Loomer on Tuesday provided updates on the ongoing election interference lawfare against Donald Trump taking place less than a mile away from illegal aliens protesting at New York City Hall. 

The Gateway Pundit reported on Tuesday that more than 1,000 illegal aliens from Africa swarmed New York City Hall on Tuesday after they were falsely promised work visas and green cards.

Ingrassia, a New York resident, told us more about the thousands of illegals from Guinea and other African countries “demanding housing, work permits and health care.” Ingrassia continued, “Meanwhile, all the resources are being used to prosecute Donald Trump just two blocks away from here.”

He also shared updates on President Trump’s trial, the conflicts of interest with bad actors trying to take Trump down, and the highly partisan questions for jury members in the ongoing jury selection.

As The Gateway Pundit reported, they’re trying to ruin President Trump not only in his legal and business life but also in his personal life—preventing him from attending his son’s graduation and threatening arrest if he is not present for every day of the witch hunt trial.

Ingrassia noted the disrespect and total disregard from the judge toward a President of the United States and a leading candidate, adding that Judge Merchan “is violating every rule, every custom, every norm, every precedent.”

“This is a kangaroo court. This is a banana republic system of justice that we’re seeing in New York. It’s very shameful, and, you know, as that goes on, you have illegals flooding the streets just blocks away from the courthouse. It’s a true disgrace.”

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The disrespect is further seen with the far-left judge’s trampling of Trump’s First Amendment rights with a strict gag order, which was recently expanded to bar Trump from making factual statements about the judge’s far-left family members. This comes after Trump sounded the alarm on the judge’s daughter, Loren Merchan, a far-left political operative who worked for the Biden-Harris campaign and received tens of MILLIONS of dollars from Democrats who want to take down Trump.

As The Gateway Pundit reported on Monday, President Trump shared a video of Laura Loomer and Andrew Giuliani making true statements about the trial, the judge, and Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg and came under fire for a potential violation of his gag order.

Trump Comes Under Fire for Sharing Clip of Laura Loomer and Andrew Giuliani Leading Chant at Protest and Exposing Conflicts of Interest in Manhattan as Alvin Bragg Asks for Sanctions and Threatens Jail Time (VIDEO)

Merchan is reportedly considering fining Trump $3,000 for sharing this video of Loomer “verbally attacking Merchan’s wife.” Loomer simply pointed out that “Judge Merchan’s wife literally worked for Letitia James.”

Trump trial: Judge Merchan mulls prosecution request to fine Trump $3,000 for attacking witnesses

“During a lunch break, Trump posted a video of right-wing ally Laura Loomer verbally attacking Merchan’s wife.” —-⁦@YahooNews⁩

“Attacking” https://t.co/j6fNstfFsG

— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) April 16, 2024

Loomer spoke to Ingrassia and The Gateway Pundit correspondent Jordan Conradson on Tuesday with more on the “all Muslim” illegals from Africa and threatened consequences against Trump for sharing her video:

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Telegram Founder Claims U.S. Intelligence Attempted to Hire His Employee and Sought ‘Backdoor’ Access to Spy on Users: ‘Biden’s FBI Pressurised Me’ (VIDEO)

Credit: Tucker Carlson Network

In an explosive interview with Tucker Carlson, Pavel Durov, Russian-born Emirati–French entrepreneur and the founder of the popular instant messaging app Telegram, made shocking revelations about the U.S. government’s attempts to infiltrate the application widely known for its strong stance on user privacy.

Durov claimed that the FBI expressed interest in creating a ‘backdoor’ into the Telegram app, ostensibly to spy on users.

This, according to Durov, was a significant factor in his decision to reconsider establishing the company’s headquarters in San Francisco, opting for a global, decentralized approach to avoid U.S. government pressure.

“We received too much attention from the FBI, the security agencies, wherever we came to the US,” Durov recounted, noting how Biden’s FBI intensified their focus whenever his team was in the U.S.

“Last time I was in the U.S., I brought an engineer working for Telegram, and there was an attempt to secretly hire my engineer behind my back by cybersecurity officers,” he said.

Carlson pressed on, asking whether the U.S. government aimed to employ Durov’s engineer to crack Telegram or write code for them.

“They were trying to persuade him to use certain open-source tools that would be integrated into Telegram’s code, which, in my understanding, would serve as backdoors,” Durov said.

This revelation brings to light the U.S. government’s purported efforts to undermine the privacy and security that Telegram promises its users.

According to Durov, such a backdoor would not only enable the U.S. to spy on Telegram users but potentially other governments as well.

“FBI wanted to establish a relationship to control Telegram better. But for us, running a privacy-focused social media platform, that probably wasn’t the best environment to be in,” he said.

After the FBI’s interference, Durov abandoned the idea of establishing his company in San Francisco.

WATCH:

Telegram founder @durov explains to @TuckerCarlson how the US government tried to secretly hire his engineer to create “back doors” for officials to spy on users.

“For us running a privacy focused social media platform that probably wasn’t the best environment to be in.” pic.twitter.com/d8sFvmDuk4

— Tucker Carlson Network (@TCNetwork) April 16, 2024

Durov also told Tucker Carlson that he was contacted by the Democrats after January 6th because “they wanted the data of people who were demonstrating in Washington or wherever they were doing.”

“After the events of January 6th, we received a letter from, I believe, congressmen of the Democratic side. They requested we would share all the data we had in relation to what they called this “uprising.” We checked it with our lawyers, and they said, “You better ignore it.” But the letter seemed very serious, and the letter said, “If you fail to comply with this request, you will be in violation with the US Constitution,” or something like that,” Durov said.

He continued, “Two weeks after that letter, we got another letter, a new letter from the Republican side of the Congress. And there we read that if we give out any data according to the previous request, we would be in violation of the US Constitution. Constitution. We got two letters that said, Whatever we do, we’ll be violating the US Constitution in a way. That was my understanding of these letters.”

“The same way we respond to most such requests, we decided to ignore them because it’s such a complicated matter related to internal politics in the U.S.,” he said.

WATCH:

Telegram founder @durov tells @TuckerCarlson he was contacted after January 6th: “They wanted the data of people who were demonstrating.” pic.twitter.com/96pFYdAUyF

— Tucker Carlson Network (@TCNetwork) April 16, 2024

Durov emphasized his intention for Telegram to remain politically neutral. “We want the platform to remain neutral and not take any sides,” he said.

This stance, however, has not shielded the app from controversy. Telegram recently made headlines following the deadly Moscow terror attack, with investigations revealing that the attackers were recruited via the messaging platform.

Durov’s commitment to privacy has been a cornerstone of Telegram’s philosophy since its inception in 2013. Founded by Pavel and his brother Nikolai Durov, Telegram has soared in popularity, particularly in regions like Asia, Africa, and Europe, due to its strong encryption protocols and user-friendly design.

Telegram has gained significant traction as a privacy-centric platform, especially in regions where freedom of speech is under threat. The app’s rise in popularity was notably accelerated by the increased censorship and account bans on other social media platforms, like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, for content that contradicted their narratives.

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You can watch the full episode below:

Ep. 94 The social media app Telegram has over 900 million users around the world. Its founder Pavel Durov sat down with us at his offices in Dubai for his first on-camera interview in almost a decade. pic.twitter.com/NEb3KzWOg8

— Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) April 16, 2024

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Neil Gorsuch DESTROYS DOJ’s Case Against J6 PROTESTORS | Beyond the Headlines

Supreme Court Justice, Neil Gorsuch, recently was granted the opportunity of a lifetime — to throw a life raft to some of the J6 protestors who, to this day, are still in the DC Gulag under the Biden regime. You’ll never believe how Justice Gorsuch pulled this one off..

Elijah Schaffer goes over all this and MORE on today’s Beyond the Headlines!

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Biden Tells Dubious Story About His Grandfather Being “Shot Down in an Area Where There Were a Lot of Cannibals” (VIDEO)

Joe Biden on Wednesday stopped to chat with reporters on the tarmac as he was departing Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Biden told a dubious story about how his grandfather (or uncle?) Ambrose Finnegan (Jr.?) was hot down in an area where there were a lot of cannibals.

“Ambrose Finnegan, we called him Uncle Bosey – he was shot down, he was Army Air Corps before there was an Air Force. He flew a single-engine plane, reconnaissance flights over New Guinea and he volunteered when someone couldn’t make it and he got shot down in an area where there were a lot of cannibals…” Biden said.

Biden’s maternal grandfather Ambrose Finnegan died in 1957. His uncle Ambrose Finnegan Jr. died after a plane he was in went down due to engine failure.

Imagine the headlines if Trump told a story like this.

Joe Biden also smeared Trump with the debunked “suckers and losers” hoax for the second time in less than a day.

WATCH:

Biden tells a story about his grandfather being “shot down in an area where there were a lot of cannibals” before recounting the debunked “suckers and losers” hoax for the second time in less than a day pic.twitter.com/KufaTlmCz1

— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) April 17, 2024

Biden made up most of the war story.

Lt. Ambrose Finnegan was a ground crew member and ordinance officer, not a reconnaissance pilot.
In 1944, Finnegan was the passenger of an A-20 (a twin-engine, not single-engine plane) that ditched, it wasn’t shot down.
The flight went down over the Bismarck Sea, not “in an area where there were a lot of cannibals.”

Unsurprisingly, Biden has made up most of this war story.

Lt. Ambrose Finnegan was a ground crew member and ordinance officer, not a reconnaissance pilot.

In 1944, Finnegan was the passenger of an A-20 (a twin-engine, not single-engine plane) that ditched, it wasn’t shot down.… https://t.co/xxIb5dreOB pic.twitter.com/xrn1WuAbTh

— Zach Parkinson (@AZachParkinson) April 17, 2024

On Tuesday Biden shouted as he recounted the debunked “suckers and losers” hoax.

President Trump never called veterans “suckers and losers,” however, Joe Biden often repeats the lie and the media carries the water for him.

He is not well.

WATCH:

A delusional Biden randomly starts SCREAMING as he recounts the debunked “suckers and losers” hoax (again).

Biden is NOT well. pic.twitter.com/fiRgiNhix2

— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) April 16, 2024

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A New Era at TAC

A New Era at TAC

In January, Curt Mills took over as executive director of The American Conservative. This is the first print issue commissioned and edited entirely under his leadership.

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In January, Curt Mills took over as executive director of The American Conservative. This is the first print issue commissioned and edited entirely under his leadership. There is no better way to launch his tenure than with a blockbuster cover article written by the boss himself, “How Ohio Became the Center of the Republican Universe.”

If you think of Ohio politicians, the first name that comes to mind is probably J.D. Vance. He’s certainly the most exciting figure on the right today, but he’s not the only one from that part of the country. Ohio is also home to names like Vivek Ramaswamy, Jim Jordan, and Warren Davidson, as well as newly minted Senate nominee Bernie Moreno.

The surprising thing about all this new energy is that, not long ago, Ohio was dominated by establishment figures. Rob Portman and John Kasich were the face of the Ohio GOP. Needless to say they did nothing to give voice to the concerns of their Rust Belt constituents on issues like trade.

So the emergence of so many fresh-thinking populists in Ohio is a puzzle. The cover essay offers an answer—and serves as an introduction to the brilliant writer now helming this organization.

Staff reporter Bradley Devlin visited Kentucky, just across the river, for his reported feature in this issue, but he didn’t meet any politicians. Just hillbillies. Bradley has been doing mission trips to Appalachia for a decade. The first time, he went as a high-school student. This time he returned as a chaperone.

Appalachia has seen some changes in the last ten years. The drugs are cut with fentanyl now. On the plus side, a national politician finally gave voice to their suffering and tried to do something about it. Leslie County is Trump country. What do they think of him these days? Bradley found out that and much more.

South Korea is a fascinating country. Its right-wing party, in particular, always seems to echo Western trends in the most unlikely ways, as in the 2022 race that Western pundits dubbed the “incel election” for candidate Yoon Suk Yeol’s excoriations of feminism. 

During its Asian Tiger era, the South Korean right rehabilitated the reputation of Park Chung-hee, the assassinated dictator whom many remember fondly for the economic development he promoted, from which modern Koreans hoped to draw inspiration.

Now there are stirrings of a similar rehabilitation of South Korea’s founding president, Syngman Rhee, also a dictator with some positive qualities. What is it about Rhee that matches the current moment, the way Park Chung-hee matched the 1990s? Rob York, an expert on Rhee, explains. We hope the documentary he discusses, which has apparently created a stir in South Korea, will be made available to American audiences.

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