Richard Grenell Tries to Shame New York Times Journalist Over Kennedy Center Question, Gets Ridiculed Instead

Richard Grenell attempted to shame New York Times journalist Elizabeth Williamson by sharing their text exchange, but instead found himself roasted on social media. The former president and executive director for the Kennedy Center took to X Monday evening and accused Williamson of being "a left wing hack who lies about Republicans" after she inquired via text about his exit from the performing arts venue. "Elizabeth Williamson isn't a journalist," Grenell wrote. "She is a left wing hack who lies about Republicans. All the time. I'm not falling for her agenda-drive tactics. . . .