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Mother Jones Editor Criticized for Calling Flight Attendant's 'Blessed' Wish a Sign of Christian Nationalism

Clara Jeffery faced backlash from both conservatives and liberals after her social media post about a flight attendant's greeting went viral.

  • Mother Jones editor-in-chief Clara Jeffery criticized an Alaska Airlines flight attendant for wishing passengers a 'blessed' night, calling it 'creeping Christian nationalism.'
  • Jeffery's post on X (formerly Twitter) quickly went viral, garnering over 4 million impressions and widespread criticism.
  • Prominent figures from across the political spectrum, including CNN's Andrew Kaczynski and conservative commentator Frank Luntz, mocked Jeffery's reaction.
  • Jeffery defended her stance, arguing that the flight attendant's greeting was disrespectful to the diverse audience on the flight.
  • Social media users highlighted Jeffery's past use of similar language, pointing out perceived inconsistencies in her stance.
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