CNN Strikes again
Tense Clash on CNN as Commentators Spar Over Israel-Gaza War | WATCH
CNN's anti-Israel bias is nothing new. The same goes for people like Vigeland who refuse to admit the truth and sing the same old song about Israel the evil aggressor. We are sick of it.
A fiery debate erupted on CNN's NewsNight with Abby Phillip on Monday evening, as conservative analyst Scott Jennings sharply confronted progressive commentator Emma Vigeland over her comparison of Israel's military actions in Gaza to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The exchange unfolded during a panel discussion on U.S. foreign policy, with Vigeland arguing that both the Trump and Biden administrations bear responsibility for the death toll in Gaza. "We have to acknowledge the reality of what's happening," Vigeland said, highlighting U.S. arms shipments to Israel and drawing parallels to American condemnation of Russia's actions in Ukraine. She called for consistent application of international standards, suggesting that Israel's operations amount to an invasion that has caused widespread civilian suffering.
But when you factor in her work with the vicious Israel-hateing Young Turks, everything starts o make sense.
Jennings, a former special assistant to President George W. Bush and a regular CNN contributor, wasn't having any of it. He interjected vehemently, labeling Vigeland's remarks as "anti-Israel propaganda." He pressed her on omitting any reference to the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks, which killed approximately 1,200 people in Israel and led to the abduction of over 250 hostages. "Unbelievable. October the 7th was fine? Yeah, unbelievable," Jennings retorted.
The confrontation intensified as Jennings accused Vigeland of bias: "Not a single word in your speech for the atrocities that were committed on October the 7th. Not a single word for the idea that Israel has every right to defend itself. Not a single word for the fact that Hamas right now is killing people inside of Gaza—their own people." He emphasized Israel's role as a key U.S. ally and a democracy, contrasting it with Hamas, which he described as a terrorist organization responsible for prolonging the conflict through tactics like human shielding.
Vigeland attempted to respond, defending her stance on humanitarian grounds and U.S. policy, but Jennings continued: "You seem to lay it all at the feet of Israel... and you have no negative word for the terrorists who raped and murdered and kidnapped."
Host Abby Phillip intervened, noting, "We have to debate this, Abby. Oh, we don't have time for the anti-Israel propaganda?" before cutting to a break amid the crosstalk.