Taylor Lorenz, a 40-year-old journalist previously fired from the Washington Post, has lost another professional opportunity. Vox Media severed ties with Lorenz, ending her podcasting deal after her inflammatory comments about the recent murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The move comes as no surprise to many who view her increasingly radical rhetoric as out of step with mainstream discourse.

Lorenz sparked outrage last week when she seemed to condone Thompson’s murder, describing the shooter as a “national hero.” In a post on her website, Lorenz claimed her view was based on social media posts praising the killer. While she later clarified she wasn’t advocating violence, her remark that healthcare executives “deserve to suffer and die” only deepened the controversy.

The podcast deal, which was announced in February, was initially considered a significant win for Vox Media. Lorenz was set to host a video podcast, Power User, aimed at bolstering Vox’s profile. However, insiders revealed that Vox’s decision to cut ties may have come before Lorenz’s controversial comments about Thompson. Either way, the fallout reinforces the perception that the journalist’s inflammatory style has become a liability.

This latest professional loss follows her departure from the Washington Post in October. Though officially described as a resignation, reports suggest the newspaper severed ties after Lorenz misled editors about a post accusing President Joe Biden of being a “war criminal.” Before her stint at the Post, Lorenz left the New York Times amid tensions over her relentless focus on Claudia Conway, daughter of Kellyanne Conway.

Since embarking on an independent journalism career, Lorenz has continued to draw criticism. From attacking maskless Americans to doubling down on accusations against Biden, her statements have alienated potential allies and employers alike. Vox’s decision underscores the growing recognition that her antics are incompatible with professional journalism standards.