Washington Post writer Philip Bump defends George Soros by attacking Isabel Vincent
In a lengthy piece, The Washington Post’s Philip Bump suggests that Isabel Vincent of The New York Post is an antisemite for reporting on the funding of campus protests by left-leaning charities, including the Soros family foundation.
Bump argues that the connection between the funding and the protests is weak and contrived, pointing out that the money traced by Vincent only makes up a small portion of the funds received by protest leaders through various intermediary nonprofits like Jewish Voice for Peace and the Tides Foundation.
He accuses readers of being influenced to view Soros negatively, using vague insinuations and leveraging common stereotypes about the Jewish billionaire. Bump insists that any criticism of Soros is often labeled as antisemitism by his camp.
Bump, who is seen as a stenographer for Soros, quickly published his piece shortly after Vincent’s report was released. He highlights Soros’ efforts to influence the justice system by supporting radical district attorneys and changing the world through his Open Society Foundation.
The narrative that any criticism of Soros is antisemitic is the go-to defense for the Open Society Foundation’s public relations staff. Those who oppose Soros’ work view it as dividing the country, regardless of his religious background.
The PR staff of OSF always resort to this accusation when faced with criticism, and they know which journalists are receptive to this response.
For journalists tasked with pleasing the left, it is easier to follow the script provided by Soros’ team and promote their agenda.