"Throughout our 160 years of publishing fierce, independent journalism, we've operated with the belief that dissent is the highest form of patriotism. We've been criticized by both Democratic and Republican officeholders-and we're pleased that the White House is reading The Nation. As long as Vance is free to criticize us and we are free to criticize him, the American experiment will continue as it should."
"To correct the record on Vance's false claims about the source of our funding: The Nation is proudly reader-supported by progressives like you who support independent journalism and won't be intimidated by those in power. Vance and Trump administration officials also laid out their plans for widespread repression against progressive groups. Instead of calling for national healing, the administration is using Kirk's death as pretext for a concerted attack on Trump's enemies on the left."
Vice President JD Vance attacked The Nation while hosting The Charlie Kirk Show, singling out the magazine in a dog whistle to far-right followers and triggering a torrent of abuse. The Nation frames its 160-year independent journalism tradition as rooted in the belief that dissent is the highest form of patriotism. The Nation notes criticism from both Democratic and Republican officeholders and corrects false claims about its funding, stating it is reader-supported by progressives who value independent journalism. The Nation asserts that Vance and Trump administration officials plan widespread repression against progressive groups and are using Kirk's death as pretext for attacks. The Nation urges donations to sustain free, independent journalism.
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