Anthony Weiner and the New York Post: A Timeline of Coverage
The New York Post, a tabloid newspaper known for its sensational and often provocative headlines, has had a long and tumultuous relationship with former Congressman Anthony Weiner. From his initial sexting scandal to his subsequent political comebacks and legal troubles, Weiner's story has been a recurring feature in the Post's pages. Let's delve into a timeline of the Post's coverage of Anthony Weiner.
Weiner's Initial Sexting Scandal (2011)
In 2011, the New York Post played a significant role in exposing Weiner's sexting scandal. The paper published a story about a lewd photo that Weiner had accidentally posted on his public Twitter account, which he initially claimed was a result of a hack. The Post's coverage was relentless, with headlines like "Weiner's Twitter Troubles" and "Weiner's Lewd Photo: A Close Call."
- Post headline on May 29, 2011: "Weiner's Twitter Troubles"
- Post headline on June 1, 2011: "Weiner's Lewd Photo: A Close Call"
Weiner's Resignation and Political Comeback Attempts
Following the scandal, Weiner resigned from his congressional seat in June 2011. However, the New York Post continued to cover his political aspirations, including his failed mayoral bid in 2013. The paper ran stories with headlines like "Weiner's Wild Ride" and "Weiner's Hail Mary."
- Post headline on May 23, 2013: "Weiner's Wild Ride"
- Post headline on September 10, 2013: "Weiner's Hail Mary"
Weiner's Second Sexting Scandal and Legal Troubles (2016-2017)
In 2016, the New York Post once again found itself covering Weiner's sexting scandal, this time involving an underage girl. The Post's headlines were stark and unapologetic, with "Weiner's Latest Sexting Victim: A Minor" and "Weiner's Legal Nightmare" making the front page.
- Post headline on September 21, 2016: "Weiner's Latest Sexting Victim: A Minor"
- Post headline on May 19, 2017: "Weiner's Legal Nightmare"
Weiner's Sentencing and Imprisonment
The New York Post continued to cover Weiner's legal troubles, including his sentencing and imprisonment. The paper ran stories with headlines like "Weiner's Fate: 21 Months in Prison" and "Weiner Begins Prison Sentence."
- Post headline on September 21, 2017: "Weiner's Fate: 21 Months in Prison"
- Post headline on November 6, 2017: "Weiner Begins Prison Sentence"
Weiner's Life After Prison and the Post's Coverage
Since his release from prison in 2019, Weiner has kept a low profile, and the New York Post's coverage of him has significantly decreased. However, the paper has occasionally run stories about Weiner's life after prison, with headlines like "Weiner: Life After Prison" and "Weiner's New Life: Out of the Spotlight."
- Post headline on May 19, 2019: "Weiner: Life After Prison"
- Post headline on August 16, 2020: "Weiner's New Life: Out of the Spotlight"
The New York Post's coverage of Anthony Weiner has been a rollercoaster ride, filled with scandal, political aspirations, and legal troubles. From his initial sexting scandal to his imprisonment and life after prison, the Post has been there, chronicling every twist and turn in Weiner's tumultuous career and personal life.
