The Tumult at Independent Journal Review Continues With the Suspension of 3 Staffers

An indefinite suspension for Kyle Becker, Benny Johnson and Becca Lower

In his report on the many confusing faces of the Independent Journal Review of late, Business Insider’s Oliver Darcy calls what is happening an “identity crisis.” What was considered a fast-growing, right-leaning, social-focused upstart targeting millennials hit an awkward growth spurt as its prominence was ascendent.

On the one hand, it was the sole publication to score a sport for a reporter on Secretary Tillerson’s first diplomatic trip. On the other, Erin McPike’s, a recent IJR hire with little foreign reporting experience, decision to accept that seat, and to not file pool reports, was not viewed favorably.

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