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Vanity Fair's Guiducci Explores MAGA Culture Amid Backlash

8/30/2025

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Vanity Fair editor Mark Guiducci is dating New York Times correspondent Shawn McCreesh, starting their relationship in May.
Guiducci contemplated featuring Melania Trump on the magazine's cover, leading to staff backlash.
Sources indicate the magazine is not shifting politically but examining conservative culture.
Guiducci intends to address "MAGA culture" due to its significance in current media discussions.

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Story summary

Vanity Fair editor Mark Guiducci is dating New York Times correspondent Shawn McCreesh, starting their relationship in May.
Guiducci contemplated featuring Melania Trump on the magazine's cover, leading to staff backlash.
Sources indicate the magazine is not shifting politically but examining conservative culture.
Guiducci intends to address "MAGA culture" due to its significance in current media discussions.