Caroline Wren Declares Journalists the Enemy of the People

Caroline Wren, a senior adviser to Kari Lake's Senate campaign, made controversial statements regarding journalists during a discussion about election canvassing. Following a journalist's tweet recounting an encounter with a Democratic canvasser, Wren suggested that journalists like Brahm Resnik should be sent to the gulag for promoting election fraud. This incident took place amidst a broader context of heightened tensions between conservative figures and the media. Wren later commented that her remarks were meant as a joke, illustrating a growing division in discourse surrounding media and political reporting. These remarks echo a significant trend in political rhetoric that vilifies journalists, suggesting that such attitudes may have serious consequences for press freedom and the safety of reporters. The ongoing rhetoric exacerbates concerns regarding journalist safety, especially in light of previous violent remarks made by political leaders.