Chris Cuomo Stumbles and Fumbles: A Tense Moment as He Tries to Echo Trump, Only to be Interrupted by His Guest

Chris Cuomo, host of NewsNation and former CNN anchor, is discovering the pitfalls of echoing Donald Trump's rhetoric. During a recent broadcast, he posed a question to progressive commentator Mehdi Hasan that caught him off guard, while also denying previous remarks where he labeled the Capitol riot an insurrection—claims he had indeed made. Cuomo began by discussing responses to the murder of Charlie Kirk, referring to the accused as a "leftist," prompting Hasan's sharp rebuttal. Hasan pointed out the contradiction in the right's narrative surrounding free speech and Kirk's death, questioning why this incident is being used to target views traditionally considered free speech. As Hasan cited statistics about political violence, showcasing that the Capitol attack on January 6 was predominantly executed by right-wing extremists, Cuomo attempted to refute the insurrection label he had previously used. Social media users quickly highlighted his discrepancies, capturing the moment's irony and confusion.

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