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McKinsey partner loses title; judge scolds tree removal

The McKinsey partner's online comments suggested women leaders weaponize victimhood at struggling firms, according to the firm's reasoning for the demotion.

On air: Hank Ledger and Kenji Moonfield on The Five O'Clock
Published 4:31 PM ET, Monday, October 12, 2026

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First reported by New York Post: “McKinsey partner stripped of title after online fight with feminist author”, with reporting from The Washington Post.
Covered on BBN on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 4:31 PM ET on The Five O'Clock, by Hank Ledger and Kenji Moonfield.
Topics: D.C., Trump.
BBN covered this story before: Judge erupts at DOJ lawyers over 430 felled trees at D.C. golf course (October 12).

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New York PostMcKinsey partner stripped of title after online fight with feminist author
The Washington Post‘Furious’ judge halts tree removal, demands answers on Trump’s D.C. golf plan

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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHere is the latest.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA federal judge scolded Trump administration lawyers today over hundreds of trees cut down in East Potomac Park in Washington over the weekend.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentJudge Ana Reyes said she was beyond disappointed, and told them, quote, I trusted you all not to do precisely what you have done.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentShe has halted the removal and wants answers on the president's golf plan for the site.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe Washington Post says she was furious, and the government now has questions to answer about what notice it gave before the chainsaws came out.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentIn other news, McKinsey stripped a partner of his director title after he fought online with a feminist author, suggesting women leaders play the victim at struggling companies.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA consultant lost his title over a post. That is the first free advice anyone at that firm has given.

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