Abby Phillip Zeroes In on Scott Jennings With Harsh Question About Press Freedom and Bias

Abby Phillip, host of CNN’s "NewsNight," challenged MAGA supporter Scott Jennings over the contrasting expectations surrounding the behavior of Democrats versus Republicans towards journalists. “We are experiencing a phase of politicians acting poorly toward the media,” she stated.During the panel on October 9, the discussion focused on media stumbles by California Democrat Katie Porter, who recently became a focal point for unfavorable reasons. However, when former President Trump's behavior towards the press was mentioned, Jennings intensified his criticisms of Porter, despite similar actions from Trump.Porter, a gubernatorial candidate, had shown frustration with a CBS News reporter's inquiry regarding her voter base, expressing her desire to halt the interview. Jennings further criticized her by referencing past negative interactions with staff.Phillip pressed Jennings on his acceptance of Trump’s treatment of reporters while criticizing Porter, questioning his standards. Jennings maintained that legitimate candidates should respond better to inquiries. The debate continues to stir reactions from both parties since Porter’s media encounter.

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