The media faced a similar reckoning in 2016, only to spend years legitimizing every single hoax peddled by Democrats under Trump's first term.
Tristan Justice is a Western Correspondent at The Federalist. He covers a range of topics including government and politics, culture and society, and health and wellness, often focusing on social issues and governance. Tristan's work has been featured in Real Clear Politics, Fox News, and several other notable publications.