TMZ Gets Political
Senator Rick Scott preemptively posted about his Disney World trip to deflect potential criticism from TMZ.
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tl;dr
TMZ has pivotally expanded into political reporting, using its signature paparazzi tactics to shame members of Congress for vacationing during a government shutdown. This shift reflects the increasing 'celebrification' of US politics and a new, aggressive form of public accountability.
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