‘Did Your Guest Just Say I Should Be Killed On Live TV?!’ Mehdi Hasan Can’t Believe What CNN Panelist Just Said to Him

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‘Did Your Guest Just Say I Should Be Killed On Live TV?!’ Mehdi Hasan Can’t Believe What CNN Panelist Just Said to Him
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CNN put out a statement and Abby Philip released a clip:

https://x.com/abbydphillip/status/1851104454247903688

Girdusky is doubling down saying it was a joke:

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It's just a joke.

Then go be a racist comedian at a Trump rally.

People are trying to discuss things.

I don’t feel that Tony is a racist. Does he make racist jokes yes. Is he known for this yes. So having him come on as a speaker you should already be aware of what will come out of his mouth. And if you have a problem with what he might say maybe don’t have him as a guest speaker.

Also while his joke has gotten the lime light it was not the most concerning thing said at that rally. Because once again he is a roast comedian, while the others on that stage said things that should be heard as well because of how worrying they are.

Hey hold on a moment. He's not a racist, he's just a guy who has made it his identity to say racist things, which other people (who are also definitely not racist) enjoy laughing at!

You are delusional.

Tony constantly has hispanic/black comedians on his platform. You are hyper focused on his joke and already made up your mind. Racist don’t bring minorities to their platform and promote them.