Weeks after the black and openly gay actor claimed that he was the victim of a hateful assault by violent right-wingers, new details surrounding Jussie Smollett's story have cast doubt on its legitimacy. After he filed reports to the police and the FBI, though, they now want the truth.

<p>Weeks after the black and openly gay actor claimed that he was the victim of a hateful assault by violent right-wingers, new details surrounding Jussie Smollett's story have cast doubt on its legitimacy. After he filed reports to the police and the FBI, though, they now want the truth.</p>

Elitists operating in pop culture, establishment politics, and the mainstream media have decided that their opinions are the correct ones, dismissing anyone who disagrees with them as intolerant or uninformed. While other commentators may be vying for insider clout, Lauren Chen is one "pseudo-intellectual" who's happy to be on the outside.

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