Dim Newsweek Reporter Falls For Obvious Parody Twitter Account

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In the wake of the Hunter Biden pardon scandal, Newsweek reported insight and analysis from… a parody account.

The publication fell for the Dr Parik Patel – a fictional internet personality which is popular within the financial world. The fake account claims to be the father of Kash Patel, nominee to become Director of the FBI. The account also claims to be both a medical doctor and a certified financial accountant, which naturally should’ve been a sign the account is satirical.

“A surprising voice to weigh in on the pardon is Dr. Parik, father of FBI Director nominee Kash Patel,” wrote Newsweek in their reaction to the President’s decision to pardon his son. “The elder Patel wrote on X that Biden made the decision to pardon Hunter because he was “so worried about MY SON Kashu becoming director of the FBI that he decided to pardon his son… of all crimes.”

It goes without saying that the parody account, which is clearly marked as “parody” on X, has no connection to Kash Patel. Nevertheless, Newsweek were forced to amend their article following publication, simply writing, “Corrected 12/2/24 at 8:57 p.m. ET: Corrects to move incorrect reference to Parik Patel.”

While the article acknowledges removing reference to the satirical account, it doesn’t explain why they had to make the humiliating correction in an attempt to save themselves from embarassment.

Many were stunned that the error had actually happened!

Others were less surprised, citing concerns over Newsweek’s credibility.