Matt Gaetz embarrasses CNN anchor with live fact-checking.
Matt Gaetz Humiliates CNN Anchor by Fact-Checking Her on Live TV
At CNN, it seems like all conservatives are lumped together. But U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz is proving that assumption wrong. Gaetz has been making waves as one of the most outspoken House Republicans, challenging Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden’s administration. However, CNN anchor Abby Phillip learned the hard way that Gaetz is not a stand-in for every conservative in the House.
During an interview, Phillip falsely claimed that Gaetz had voted against a defense appropriations bill. Gaetz immediately corrected her, pointing out that he had actually voted for the defense rule both times. This embarrassing moment for Phillip was caught on camera and quickly spread across the internet.
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— Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) September 23, 2023
Phillip’s mistake was particularly interesting because it derailed her intended question. Whatever it was, it was likely aimed at embarrassing Republicans and boosting the Democratic narrative. But Gaetz’s correction threw her off, leading to a flustered apology and the abrupt end of the interview.
While everyone can make mistakes, it’s important to remember that not all conservatives are the same. Gaetz’s fellow Republicans who voted against the defense rule may share his political party and membership in the House Freedom Caucus, but they are not him. CNN’s assumption that Gaetz represents all conservatives is simply incorrect.
Unfortunately, viewers watching CNN missed out on Phillip’s potential zinger, as she never got the chance to ask it. But Gaetz’s fact-checking moment served as a reminder that journalists should be careful not to make sweeping generalizations about political figures.
Now, let’s hope that Phillip remembers who she’s talking to next time.
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