The Dispute Index

Noel King

Noel King is a journalist and co-host and editorial director of Vox's Today, Explained podcast. She previously hosted NPR's Morning Edition.

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What DI has documented

DI has documented statements by Noel King on 2026 Midterm Elections, Media, and U.S. Politics. Read the quotations, original sources and related cases below.

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Statements by Noel King

Noel King

Role at the time: Today, Explained co-host and editorial director, on CNN This Morning

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Statement summary

King criticizes the ad as a departure from the positive image Ramaswamy had presented to voters.

“He has had his enemies. He has also, I think, along the way, convinced a lot of people. And in this instance, I think he is simply -- he's off the rails.”
Open the original interview (opens in a new tab)CNN This Morning: Ramaswamy ad discussion, October 23, 2026Opening panel, approximately 06:03 to 06:10 ET
Why we used this label

The matter under scrutiny is the Ramaswamy campaign's ad using Acton's estranged mother. Noel King criticizes the ad or the decision to promote it.

Read statementRamaswamy's campaign defends using Amy Acton's estranged mother in an attack ad

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