Overview

• On May 29, Lorenz posted that young people view the 9/11 attacks as a direct response to US policy and described the tragedy as a longstanding “punchline.”
• Her remarks sparked widespread rebuke on May 30, with critics denouncing her comments as insensitive to victims and tantamount to justifying terrorism.
• Washington Post columnist Megan McArdle and radio host Erick Erickson were among those who publicly challenged her statements, citing personal loss and mental health concerns.
• The tweets remain live on Twitter as of the latest reports, underscoring Lorenz’s continued visibility and the controversy she generates online.
• Economist Noah Smith questioned why Lorenz was elevated to prominent positions at the New York Times and Washington Post despite a history of provocative commentary.