"Shooting the messenger" (also "killing the messenger" or "attacking the messenger" or "blaming the bearer of bad tidings / the doom monger") is a metaphoric phrase used to describe the act of blaming the bearer of bad news, despite the bearer or messenger having no direct responsibility for the bad news or its consequences.
Until the advent of modern telecommunication, messages were usually delivered by human envoys. For example, in war, a messenger would be sent from one camp to another. If the message was unfitting, the receiver might blame the messenger for such bad news and take their anger out on them. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shooting_the_messenger
a biblical corollary example: The phrase "a prophet without honor" comes from the Bible, specifically from Jesus' observation that "a prophet has no honor in his own country". This means that prophets are often not valued or respected by those who are familiar with them, especially in their hometown or among their relatives
Words spoken by Jesus to the people of Nazareth, the town where he grew up. They refused to believe in his teaching because they considered him one of themselves and therefore without authority to preach to them. https://www.dictionary.com/browse/a-prophet-is-not-without-honor-save-in-his-own-country
Olivia Nuzzi, a political correspondent for New York Magazine, has now parted ways with the publication after claims surfaced that she had a personal digital relationship with RFK, Jr. while covering the 2024 presidential campaign.
Despite an internal review and a law firm investigation clearing Nuzzi of any bias or inaccuracies in her reporting, the magazine announced Monday that it was in the best interest of both parties to move on.
"Nevertheless, the magazine and Nuzzi agreed that the best course forward is to part ways," the publication said in a post on its website, which it framed as an update to readers. "Nuzzi is a uniquely talented writer and we have been proud to publish her work over her nearly eight years as our Washington correspondent. We wish her the best." https://www.newsweek.com/writer-olivia-nuzzi-magazine-part-ways-after-rfk-jr-claims-1972576
Julia Morgan (January 20, 1872 – February 2, 1957) was an American architect and engineer. She designed more than 700 buildings in California during a long and prolific career. She is best known for her work on Hearst Castle in San Simeon, California. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julia_Morgan
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