Joel Pollak
Joel Pollak is a South African-born American conservative political commentator and editor of Breitbart News, a media outlet known for its far-right stance. Pollak has been vocal in his support for various conservative causes and has been mentioned as a potential ambassador to South Africa under the Trump administration. His commentary often focuses on issues related to both American politics and the situation in South Africa, particularly in connection with the country's post-apartheid governance.
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California Post opinion editor Joel Pollak discusses former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi being a 'fan-girl' for California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Labor Dept strike team probes California unemployment fraud allegations
United States· 2026-02-21
Joel Pollak is the opinion editor of California Post discussing media coverage.
Liberal media clash with CBS, Washington Post over anti-Trump coverageUnited States· 2026-01-31
Trump’s stance has been widely attributed to a campaign by Breitbart News editor Joel Pollak to discredit the country’s domestic and foreign policy.
Ramaphosa to press Trump on attending G20 summit, racial redress – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-05-21
Joel Pollak is among the right-wing US commentators who object to the South African government's policy of racial redress.
Trump invited to G20, but attendance up to him to decide – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-05-12
Joel Pollak, an editor at the far right Breitbart News.
Refuse Trump’s return to open racism – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-10
Joel Pollak wrote the Breitbart story that was cited by Marco Rubio when announcing Rasool’s expulsion.
Expelled South African ambassador Ebrahim Rasool returns homeUnited States· 2025-03-23
Breitbart editor Joel Pollak was noted for selectively quoting the ambassador’s analysis to incite the US administration.
International relations department concerned by US calls for policy change in SA – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-20
Breitbart editor Joel Pollak, a vehement critic of the South African government, has claimed that the US may close the consulate if the street were named after Khalid.
South Africa refutes US accusation of ‘sinister’ ties with Iran – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-20
Joel Pollak is a Breitbart editor who presented Ebrahim Rasool as a supporter of Hamas.
De ce l-au expulzat SUA pe ambasadorul Africii de Sud la Washington. Marco Rubio l-a declarat „persona non grata”
Romania· 2025-03-16
Joel Pollak is an editor-at-large for Breitbart and has been critical of the South African government.
South Africa’s presidency confirms ‘regrettable’ expulsion of ambassador to US Ebrahim Rasool – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-15Joel Pollak is widely tipped to be Trump’s new ambassador to South Africa.
Trump’s attacks on South Africa are a punishment for independence | Achille Mbembe and Ruth Wilson Gilmore
United Kingdom· 2025-03-07
Joel Pollak criticized the South African government for opening an investigation into treason against domestic critics.
AfriForum reiterates calls for US sanctions against Ramaphosa – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-05
Joel Pollak noted that 'sanctions' were now on the table for South African officials.
Ramaphosa and co in the crosshairs of pro-Israel lobbyists – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-04
Joel Pollak is a vocal critic of the Ramaphosa administration and a potential candidate for a diplomatic position.
US deputy mission chief in South Africa to step down – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-02-28
Joel Pollak is noted for his influence on the American right and may be named as Trump’s ambassador to South Africa.
Liberal collusion with Trump’s racism – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-02-17
Joel Pollak is a hard-right ideologue who has acquired influence on the American right.
Liberal collusion with Trump’s racism – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-02-16Joel Pollak, editor of Breitbart, commented on Trump's attack on the ANC government.
‘White supremacists in suits and ties’: the rightwing Afrikaner group in Trump’s ear | US newsUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-14
