New York Magazine Faces Backlash Over Edited Photo From Conservative Event

Critics accuse the publication of cropping out Black attendees to fit a narrative about racial homogeneity in the MAGA movement.

New York Magazine's story on a young conservative event, titled 'The Cruel Kids’ Table,' has drawn criticism for allegedly misrepresenting the racial diversity of attendees.
The magazine's cover photo was cropped to exclude Black partygoers, including event co-host CJ Pearson, a prominent Black conservative commentator.
Pearson and other attendees argue that the omissions were intentional, aiming to portray the MAGA movement as racially homogenous and aligned with white supremacy.
The event, celebrating social media influencers who contributed to Donald Trump’s re-election, featured a diverse group of attendees, including Black influencers and performers like rapper Waka Flocka Flame.
New York Magazine defended the cover as an 'accurate impression' of the event, but critics claim it perpetuates a misleading narrative about the GOP's growing diversity.