📖 Overview
Mollie Hemingway is an American conservative journalist, author and political commentator who serves as editor-in-chief of The Federalist and is a Fox News contributor. She has written extensively on media bias, religious liberty, and American politics, gaining prominence for her analysis of the relationship between media and political institutions.
Her 2021 book "Rigged: How the Media, Big Tech, and the Democrats Seized Our Elections" became a bestseller, examining claims about the 2020 presidential election. Prior to this, she co-authored "Justice on Trial: The Kavanaugh Confirmation and the Future of the Supreme Court" (2019), which detailed the Supreme Court confirmation process of Brett Kavanaugh.
Before joining The Federalist, Hemingway wrote for publications including The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and Christianity Today. She has established herself as a prominent voice in conservative media circles, regularly appearing on Fox News programs and other national news outlets to provide political commentary.
Her work has focused particularly on media criticism and analysis of how news organizations cover political and cultural issues. In her role at The Federalist, she has overseen coverage of major political events while maintaining an active presence in political discourse through her own writing and media appearances.
👀 Reviews
Reader reviews reflect strong partisan reactions to Hemingway's work, with little middle ground in ratings.
Positive reviews praise:
- Detailed research and documentation
- Clear writing style that explains complex political events
- Inclusion of behind-the-scenes information
One Amazon reviewer noted: "Well-researched with extensive footnotes and documentation of sources."
Common criticisms include:
- Perceived bias in presentation of facts
- Selective use of sources
- Inflammatory tone
A Goodreads reviewer wrote: "Sources are cherry-picked to support predetermined conclusions."
Ratings across platforms:
Amazon: "Rigged" - 4.8/5 (14,000+ reviews)
"Justice on Trial" - 4.8/5 (2,800+ reviews)
Goodreads: "Rigged" - 4.1/5 (2,100+ ratings)
"Justice on Trial" - 4.3/5 (1,900+ ratings)
Reviews show a clear pattern - conservative readers give nearly unanimous 5-star ratings while liberal readers consistently rate 1-2 stars, with few ratings in between.
📚 Books by Mollie Hemingway
Justice on Trial: The Kavanaugh Confirmation and the Future of the Supreme Court (2019)
A detailed account of Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation process, based on interviews with more than 100 people involved.
Rigged: How the Media, Big Tech, and the Democrats Seized Our Elections (2021) An examination of the 2020 presidential election focusing on changes to voting procedures and media coverage.
Trump vs. the Media (2017) An analysis of the relationship between President Donald Trump and mainstream media outlets during his presidency.
Obama's Four Horsemen: The Disasters Unleashed by Obama's Reelection (2013) A critique of President Barack Obama's second term policies and their potential long-term effects on American society.
Rigged: How the Media, Big Tech, and the Democrats Seized Our Elections (2021) An examination of the 2020 presidential election focusing on changes to voting procedures and media coverage.
Trump vs. the Media (2017) An analysis of the relationship between President Donald Trump and mainstream media outlets during his presidency.
Obama's Four Horsemen: The Disasters Unleashed by Obama's Reelection (2013) A critique of President Barack Obama's second term policies and their potential long-term effects on American society.
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