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CNN CAUGHT Spreading Fake Antisemitism Charges!

2024/9/27
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CNN hosts Jake Tapper and Dana Bash falsely claimed that Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib accused Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel of bias due to her Jewish faith. Tlaib had criticized Nessel for prosecuting pro-Palestinian protesters while not pursuing charges against demonstrators for other causes, without mentioning Nessel's religion. The reporter who interviewed Tlaib confirmed the misrepresentation, and Tapper and Bash later issued "clarifications."
  • CNN misrepresented Rashida Tlaib's criticism of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
  • Tlaib questioned Nessel's bias in prosecuting pro-Palestinian protestors but did not mention Nessel's religion.
  • The reporter who interviewed Tlaib confirmed CNN's misrepresentation.
  • Tapper and Bash later issued clarifications on their statements.

Shownotes Transcript

Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib recently accused Michigan state attorney general Dana Nessel’s office of “bias” when Nessel decided to pursue charges against pro-Palestinian protesters that she had not pursued against individuals arrested for protesting against other issues. CNN hosts Jake Tapper and Dana Bash then spread the lie that Tlaib had said Nessel made the decision because she’s Jewish, something Tlaib never said.   Tapper and Bash then went on to decry the prevalence of antisemitism (“It’s everywhere”) before being forced to issue half-hearted “corrections.”   Plus segments on former CDC head Robert Redfield admitting that RFK jr. was right about COVID, Joe Biden responding to increased violence in the Middle East by sending more U.S. troops there, Donald Trump admitting he just does what his wealthy donors ask of him and Sopranos actress Drea de Matteo arguing that more Hollywood celebrities should speak out against Kamala Harris.   Also featuring Stef Zamorano and Mike MacRae. Plus a phone call from Tim Walz!