CNN kicks Trump adviser off air after he refuses to address Woodward revelations
Source: The Independent
CNN host Jake Tapper abruptly ended his interview with economist Peter Navarro on Sunday after the White House adviser repeatedly failed to answer a question about Donald Trump misleading the public about the deadliness of Covid-19 earlier this year.
When Mr Tapper asked Mr Navarro to address the audio recording of Mr Trumps private comments to Washington Post reporter Bob Woodward in February about how deadly the coronavirus pandemic was even as he was publicly likening it to the common flu Mr Navarro swerved into a long rundown of the Trump administrations actions on the health crisis.
"I'm not giving you 10 minutes to do this," the CNN host said in an attempt to return to the question at hand about Mr Trumps attempt to purposely mislead the American people. "I'm specifically talking about what President Trump was saying to the public in February and March," Mr Tapper said.
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Mr Navarro shot back:"You're not honest with the American people. CNN is not honest with the American people. Do you want to go there?"
Mr Tapper cut in again: You didn't answer the question. Thank you Peter Navarro. We just played tapes, you didn't answer my question. You didn't answer the question, no you didn't. OK, Peter Navarro, thank you so much. I appreciate your time today. Thank you so much.
Read more: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/cnn-jake-tapper-trump-adviser-peter-navarro-kick-woodward-b434297.html
About damn time someone kicked their lying obfuscating asses to the curb.
renate
(13,776 posts)Good for Jake!
Evergreen Emerald
(13,069 posts)He does nothing but lie. LIE. LIE. Why give him a forum to spew his...LIES.
PatSeg
(47,239 posts)if CNN isn't "honest with the American people", why the hell does Navarro agree to go on their network? If they want publicity, maybe they should pay for it. They've gotten a free ride long enough. They keep calling journalists "fake", but they still agree to interviews. Tapper called his bluff.
When Trump's spokespersons don't answer questions and lie, kick them off the show. Don't allow them to lie and spin.
The Genealogist
(4,723 posts)These lying cheats need to be checked at every turn. It should have been happening all along, every time one of these swamp creatures slithers in front of a camera and behaves mendaciously.
Lonestarblue
(9,958 posts)No one in the Trump administration tells the truth. I would have more respect for the news media if they just acknowledged that fact and explained that they did not invite anyone from the Trump administration because they do not want to present lies to the public.
intheflow
(28,442 posts)Navarro wouldnt have been cut short if he answered the question instead of spewing talking points. So CNN can honestly say they reached out as independent journalists who ask questions in the public interest and the administration tried to manipulate the slot to get their propaganda out.
paleotn
(17,876 posts)spin that shit. You can't. God almighty couldn't spin it. All they can do is run away from it as fast as their little legs can carry them. It simply won't spin. Face it, Navarro. Donnie fucked up royally for the umpteenth time.
hatrack
(59,566 posts)"The Whiny Core Of Trumpism"
Sentath
(2,243 posts)George II
(67,782 posts)....for almost the entire segment. Toward the end he resorted to actually personally insulting Tapper.
OldManTarHeel
(435 posts)he was asked and continually ranted his talking points.
Mr. Tapper doesn't play those games.
greatauntoftriplets
(175,728 posts)mysteryowl
(7,361 posts)Excellent job, Mr. Tapper 🤣.
intheflow
(28,442 posts)Saved me the search!
ailsagirl
(22,885 posts)Bev54
(10,037 posts)I truly think they keep having people like him on so they can get that sound bite for ratings. I have had enough, will change the channel at any repub pundit that supports Trump. All they do is lie and I am not going to give them one second of my life.
Nexus2
(1,261 posts)Maybe he's worried about being easily replaced.
Bev54
(10,037 posts)but possible, I cannot understand why anyone wants that type of personality around at all. He really needs someone to knock him down a few pegs.
Firestorm49
(4,028 posts)Cha
(296,775 posts)TY Tapper!
AngryOldDem
(14,061 posts)1) I dont recall anyone back in January and February confusing COVID with the flu. It was clear from the get-go what this was.
2) The Chinavirus meme is offensive and tired, and is nothing more than a racist, cynical dogwhistle to deflect from our embarassing nonresponse to this.
3) The whatabouttery with Pelosi and whoever else Navarro brought up still does not hide the fact that TRUMP knew, but chose to ignore, the threat this disease presented to the country when there was still some time to form some kind of intelligent response to it.
All this is on tape from Trump himself, in his own words, in his own voice. Navarro, admit that your man is a murderous liar who cannot be defended. Stop trying to gaslight everyone else into believing otherwise. And media, stop giving these people the air to spew their crap. We dont have the time for it anymore. Let them live in their alternate universe, while we try to survive in the real one.