Kimberley Strassel

Kimberley Strassel
Name	Kimberley Strassel
Birth date	1972
Birth place	Boise, Idaho, United States
Occupation	Columnist, author
Employer	The Wall Street Journal
Notable works	The Intimidation Game

Kimberley Strassel is an American journalist and conservative commentator known for her work as an editorial writer and columnist. She is associated with The Wall Street Journal, has contributed to discussions involving Republican Party (United States), Conservative movement (United States), and has authored books engaging with debates around United States presidential elections, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and United States Congress.

Early life and education

Strassel was born in Boise, Idaho and raised in the United States, attending local schools before pursuing higher education at institutions associated with journalism and political studies. She graduated with a degree in economics from Princeton University, where she encountered faculty and student organizations connected to American Enterprise Institute-adjacent networks and discussions on Free-market policies. During her formative years she engaged with campus publications and internships that linked to outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and think tanks like Heritage Foundation.

Journalism career

Strassel joined The Wall Street Journal and became a member of the paper's editorial board, writing regularly for the newspaper's editorial pages and the Journal's online opinion section. Her columns and editorials covered topics involving figures such as Barack Obama, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, and institutions including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice (United States), and United States Congress. She has appeared as a commentator on broadcast platforms like Fox News, MSNBC, CNBC, and has contributed to panels at events hosted by National Review, American Enterprise Institute, and Cato Institute. Strassel’s reporting and commentary intersected with major developments such as the 2016 United States presidential election, the Mueller special counsel investigation, the 2020 United States presidential election, and debates over FISA Amendments Act reforms.

Political views and commentary

Strassel is commonly described as a conservative and has advocated views aligned with the Republican Party (United States), Conservative movement (United States), and advocates for limited regulatory approaches associated with Federal Reserve skepticism among some commentators. Her commentary has engaged with prominent politicians and policymakers including George W. Bush, Mitt Romney, Paul Ryan, Newt Gingrich, and contemporary figures like Mitch McConnell and Kevin McCarthy. She frequently addresses controversies involving Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, institutional probes by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, oversight by United States Congress, and policy disputes involving agencies such as the Department of Justice (United States) and the Internal Revenue Service.

Books and major publications

Strassel authored books that examine political conflicts and institutional accountability, addressing episodes involving actors such as Hillary Clinton, James Comey, Robert Mueller, and events like the 2016 United States presidential election and subsequent investigations. One of her notable works, "The Intimidation Game," critiques perceived politicization of investigative institutions and discusses figures tied to FBI operations and Department of Justice (United States) actions. Her longform pieces and columns appear alongside Journal coverage of financial subjects involving Wall Street Journal, corporate reporting about Amazon (company), Google LLC, and discussions of regulatory matters touching Securities and Exchange Commission and Federal Trade Commission activities.

Controversies and criticism

Strassel's commentary and books have drawn criticism from journalists, academics, and commentators affiliated with outlets such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Atlantic, as well as scholars from Columbia University, Harvard University, and Yale University. Critics challenged her interpretations of investigations involving Hillary Clinton, the Mueller special counsel investigation, and reporting on alleged politically motivated actions within the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Department of Justice (United States). Media watchdogs and fact-checkers at organizations like PolitiFact and FactCheck.org have scrutinized assertions in her columns, and public debates featured responses from figures including James Comey, Rod Rosenstein, and legal analysts from Brookings Institution and Brennan Center for Justice.

Awards and recognition

Strassel has been recognized within conservative media circles and by journalism organizations for editorial work at The Wall Street Journal, receiving mentions in industry roundups and lists that include commentators from National Review, The Weekly Standard, and broadcast contributors to Fox News. Her work has been cited in policy discussions at United States Congress hearings and in panels convened by think tanks such as American Enterprise Institute and Hudson Institute.

Category:Living people Category:1972 births Category:American journalists Category:Conservatism in the United States