Scott Jennings is living rent-free in the heads of America’s most rage-fueled leftists—and he’s having a fantastic time doing it.
The CNN commentator and conservative voice of reason has emerged as one of the unexpected winners of the 2024 election season. From his viral zingers about Democrat vice presidential candidate Tim Walz (“me no understand words good”) to his level-headed analysis of Donald Trump’s landslide win, Jennings has become the rare voice in mainstream media that conservatives can actually trust—and laugh with.
The election may be over, but Jennings hasn’t slowed down. He’s still dunking on his perpetually aggrieved colleagues at CNN while offering smart, clear-eyed advice to conservatives navigating the post-election political landscape. Case in point: his take on Rep. Matt Gaetz bowing out of the running for Trump’s attorney general. Jennings handled it with his trademark mix of humor and grounded analysis—a balance sorely lacking in today’s media.
This relatability is part of what makes Jennings a standout. He takes the issues seriously without taking himself too seriously, a trait that endears him to viewers even as it drives his leftist detractors to the brink. His appeal hasn’t gone unnoticed, either.
Shortly after the election, Los Angeles Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong announced plans to overhaul his paper’s editorial board, aiming for what he called “all voices to be heard.” And guess who just landed a spot on that board? Yep, Scott Jennings.
Jennings took to X (formerly Twitter) to confirm the news, emphasizing his commitment to truth, conservative values, and representing the Americans who feel ignored or mocked by legacy media. Predictably, the left erupted in fury, with some canceling their LA Times subscriptions in performative outrage.
One user whined that Jennings wasn’t “balanced” or “thoughtful,” while another hoped the Times would go bankrupt because of his appointment. The irony? These same critics claim to champion diversity—except when it involves diverse opinions.
It’s true – I’ve accepted @DrPatSoonShiong invitation to join the editorial board of the @latimes. I’ve written columns for the paper over the last few years and was honored to do so under such a storied and important masthead. I love newspapers and believe in strong journalism… https://t.co/GrMa44T6en
— Scott Jennings (@ScottJenningsKY) November 29, 2024
The truth is, the media landscape desperately needs voices like Jennings. Trust in the press is at rock-bottom levels for a reason, and it’s not because people want more one-sided rants. Jennings offers an antidote to that: humor, facts, and fairness. As he pointed out, fair coverage of Trump and conservative viewpoints isn’t “pandering”—it’s journalism. And if the LA Times wants to rebuild trust, they couldn’t have made a better choice.
It’s so rare for a newspaper to hire a conservative that it made national news. pic.twitter.com/OvJmBiwQCs
— Jon Gabriel (@exjon) November 30, 2024
As one commenter aptly put it: “Scott Jennings is what the media needs right now—direct, honest, and unafraid to challenge the narrative. The haters can cry all they want, but this is what balance looks like.” Couldn’t have said it better.
