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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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 1 | 5.00 | 0.35% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 205,933 | $350,000 | 1,215$ |
| Totals | 1 | 59,308,690 | 205,933 | $350,000 | 1,215$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
South Africa:
Joel Pollak, an editor at the far right Breitbart News.
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United States:
Joel Pollak wrote the Breitbart story that was cited by Marco Rubio when announcing Rasool’s expulsion.
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South Africa:
Breitbart editor Joel Pollak was noted for selectively quoting the ambassador’s analysis to incite the US administration.
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South Africa:
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.
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Romania:
Joel Pollak is a Breitbart editor who presented Ebrahim Rasool as a supporter of Hamas.
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South Africa:
Joel Pollak is an editor-at-large for Breitbart and has been critical of the South African government.
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United Kingdom:
Joel Pollak is widely tipped to be Trump’s new ambassador to South Africa.
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South Africa:
Joel Pollak criticized the South African government for opening an investigation into treason against domestic critics.
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South Africa:
Joel Pollak noted that 'sanctions' were now on the table for South African officials.
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South Africa:
Joel Pollak is a vocal critic of the Ramaphosa administration and a potential candidate for a diplomatic position.
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