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'Say It, Scott': CNN Panel Turns Testy After Scott Jennings Resorts To Name-Calling
A segment from CNN's 'NewsNight with Abby Phillip' on Wednesday evening seemed to get tense after conservative commentator Scott Jennings threw an insult at fellow panelist Keith Boykin, a former White House aide to President Bill Clinton. During a discussion about Columbia University's announcement that it had reached a deal with the Trump administration on Wednesday to pay more than $220 million to restore federal research money, Boykin called out Jennings for interrupting Republican commentator Ana Navarro, who was commenting on the agreement. 'Do you have to interrupt every conversation? Do you have to be a part of every conversation?' Boykin asked. 'You're such a whiny [inaudible],' Jennings replied. 'A whiny what, Scott? Say it, Scott ... say it, Scott, ' Boykin responded. (Watch the moment here.) Boykin had also called out Jennings for interrupting him earlier in the conversation: 'You talk about people interrupting you, but you do it all the time.' People on X, formerly Twitter, slammed the polarizing CNN pundit for calling Boykin 'whiny' after the segment aired on TV. 'Why would Abby not allow Boykin to adequately address Jennings?,' one X user wrote, calling Jennings' behavior an example of a microaggression. 'Accusing someone else of being a whiny ass in the midst of your own whining is peak irony,' wrote another. Alexandra Cromer, a licensed therapist with Thriveworks, said that the moment on-air said a lot about the tense attitudes that exist in our current political climate — and Jennings' insult was a 'complete communication interrupter.' 'Clinically, if you want to communicate effectively, be clear, objective and direct as possible,' she said, adding, 'At that point, calling someone 'whiny' takes away meaning from their statements and does not promote further conversations or civil discourse.' By calling Boykin 'whiny,' Jennings may have been seeking to reduce his power, Cromer explained. 'In this situation, calling someone 'whiny' can communicate a dismissive and condescending tone,' Cromer said. 'By using an insult in any circumstance, you aim to reduce the other person's power and to obtain more perceived control over the situation.' Cromer explained that using the word 'whiny' specifically could have been an attempt by Jennings to imply that what Boykin was thinking and feeling is 'not good enough.' ″[It] promotes the concept of a power hierarchy and structure within the conversation when the panel is displayed as being as equitable as possible in panelist input opportunities,' she said. And Cromer said that Boykin's direct response to Jennings can be an example of 'a useful solution to a disagreement and/or miscommunication problem.' She cautioned, however, that when someone is addressing someone who insulted them, they should ensure that they are using 'clear, direct and objective communication.' 'The way that Boykin responded to Jenkins can also be seen as a personalized insult or weaponized conversation,' she said. Generally speaking, Cromer recommends that people take time to organize their thoughts when on the receiving end of an insult to 'be the most effective version of yourself.' And as it relates to Jennings calling Boykin 'whiny' during a panel discussion on network TV, Cromer emphasized that resorting to name-calling in any kind of professional environment can especially be viewed as being 'dismissive and disrespectful.' It can communicate a 'blatant lack of respect,' as well as perhaps a 'willful intolerance of views, opinions and emotional reactions that are different than your own and are outside of your own emotional experience.' Related... Scott Jennings Announces Why 'Liberal Tears Will Flow' In Next Move Scott Jennings Scorched For Calling Questions About Historic Racist Incidents A 'Gotcha' Columbia University Agrees To Pay More Than $220 Million In Deal With Trump
New York Post
17-05-2025
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NYU withholds diploma from student who decried ‘genocide' in Gaza during commencement speech — as Dem says, ‘Good luck getting a job'
New York University is withholding a diploma from a student commencement speaker who called the conflict in Gaza a 'genocide,' in remarks one Democrat lawmaker blasted as 'stupid, selfish' lies — even going so far as to tell him, 'good luck getting a job.' NYU Gallatin School's student commencement speaker Logan Rozos used the sentimental platform to rail against the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict in a violation of preestablished guidelines, the university said in a statement. 'The only thing that is appropriate to say in this time, and to a group this large, is a recognition of the atrocities currently happening in Palestine,' Rozos said to an applauding crowd at the Beacon Theatre, video shared online showed. Advertisement 4 Logan Rozos addresses the crowd during the NYU Gallatin School's commencement ceremony on May 14, 2025. CNN 'I want to say that the genocide currently occurring is supported politically and militarily by the United States, is paid for by our tax dollars,' he continued as students continued to clap. 'I just want to say I condemn this genocide and complicity in this genocide,' Rozos declared as his graduation cap fell off his head. Advertisement NYU officials swiftly condemned the speech in a statement calling out Rozos for using the platform to share 'personal and one-sided political views' and for lying to the university. 'NYU strongly denounces the choice by a student at the Gallatin School's graduation today at Gallatin School's graduation today,' John Beckman, senior vice president for public affairs and strategic communications. 'He lied about the speech he was going to deliver and violated the commitment he made to comply with our rules. The University is withholding his diploma while we pursue disciplinary actions,' he stated. 4 Graduating NYU students react during Rozos' address. CNN Advertisement 4 An NYU flag flies on the NYC campus. CNN Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D.-Fla.) took Rozos to task for lying and said NYU has every right to withhold the diploma from Gallatin, which is a liberal arts school. 'He lied to the university. Second of all, he lied to everyone listening. There's no genocide going on in Israel. There is a war, it's unfortunate,' Moskowitz said Thursday on CNN's 'News Night with Abby Phillip,' The Hill reported. 'But at the end of the day, that's up to the university whether they give him his diploma or not,' he added. Advertisement 'You know, in fact, they can give him his diploma, it's not going to matter. Good luck getting a job. That was a stupid, selfish thing — ruined the ceremony for a lot of families,' Moskowitz charged. 4 US Rep. Jared Moskowitz speaks after being sworn in during a ceremony in the Broward County Commission chambers in Fort Lauderdale on Jan. 27, 2025. TNS Whether Rozos will receive his diploma is still in the air — but the university indicated that further penalties could be levied against the former student. 'NYU is deeply sorry that the audience was subjected to these remarks and that this moment was stolen by someone who abused a privilege that was conferred upon him,' Beckman said. NYU did not reply to The Post's request for comment Friday.
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01-05-2025
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CNN panel descends into chaos after discussion on immigration gets heated
Wednesday's panel on CNN's "NewsNight with Abby Phillip" devolved into chaos and personal attacks during a heated discussion on President Donald Trump's immigration policies and the deportation of Salvadoran migrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia. The most contentious moment of the night came when "The View" host Ana Navarro made a comment on illegal immigration versus slavery, which did not land well with CNN contributor Shermichael Singleton. "There's a hell of a lot of people, other than the Black people who were brought here as slaves, who came to this country illegally. There are a lot of different - " Navarro attempted to explain before being interrupted by Singleton. Singleton, who is African-American, took issue with Navarro's statement and sharply replied, "They are not the same as Black people who were brought here against our will." Scott Jennings Responds To Reports That He May Run For Kentucky's Us Senate Seat Navarro insisted her point was misunderstood, but Singleton remained emphatic, asserting, "There's a big difference." Read On The Fox News App Phillip attempted to de-escalate the situation, suggesting that Singleton misheard what Navarro had said, but it didn't work. "No, he purposely misheard it," Navarro shot back. "I purposely misheard? So now you're in my brain?" he asked. The host once again tried to calm the pair down, to no avail. Navarro described herself as someone who always advocated for Black people and she objected to the idea that such a person would make a comment disparaging African Americans. "Because you've advocated for Black people. Great. Congratulations. Last time I checked, I'm Black. You're not," Singleton responded. 'View' Co-host Who Supported Harris Says She Made Big Mistake Reaching Out To Republicans Navarro, seemingly irked by Singleton's response, replied, "That's right. I'm Latino, and my people are being racially profiled. And unfairly treated." Singleton once again pushed back on Navarro, asking if he had to remind her of the history of his own people. Phillip, having lost control of the panel, decided to end the segment and cut to break. As she was delivering her closing to the segment, the two could still be heard loudly arguing off camera. Abrego Garcia's alleged MS-13 gang affiliation was another hot button topic for the panel, with Phillip once again having to jump in and cool the panel down. "Effectively, what you all are arguing for, passionately, and what Democrats are passionately arguing for, is for the president of the United States to re-import a dangerous member of a transnational terrorist organization who has clear affiliations with a gang that commits heinous atrocities," Jennings said. "That is not what he was elected to do." Jennings continued, attempting to explain "the politics" behind the Abrego Garcia case, and why he believes Democrats are fighting a losing battle. 'Maryland Man' Kilmar Abrego Garcia Exposed In Police Records As 'Violent' Repeat Wife Beater "I'm just going to explain to you the politics of this through telling you what the speaker of the House, Hakeem Jeffries, did today, which is that he told his members, 'Please, for the love of God, stop going to El Salvador and dying on this hill,'" Jennings said. "The politics of this could not be worse for the left and worse for Democrats, because the president knows he was elected to protect us from MS-13. And that is what they are doing." Navarro claimed none of what Jennings said has been proven, which led the CNN contributor to ask Navarro what she thought of Abrego Garcia's alleged MS-13 gang tattoos. "I say that what Trump said yesterday was an absolute lie," she responded, referencing Trump's ABC interview on Wednesday where he claimed the deported Salvadoran migrant had MS-13 gang tattoos on his hand. "Are you saying the MS-13 that Donald Trump claims are legitimate tattoos on this guy are true? Are you saying the Photoshop is true?" Navarro asked Jennings. The pair continued arguing about the semantics of whether Abrego Garcia's tattoos were actually MS-13 related before Phillip stepped in and ended the conversation. Abrego Garcia's alleged gang affiliation continued to be a point of contention for the panel, with Singleton becoming especially irritated after struggling to get a word in edgewise over the constant crosstalk. Jennings later questioned the panel on why the United States could let "20 million people into the country," but when it comes to deporting those who entered illegally, "we have to individually pick out every single person and go through years upon years of paperwork and this and that and the other." Navarro and CNN columnist Raul Reyes took issue with this question and quickly moved to dismiss Jennings' assertion that Democrats are working to "gum up" the Trump administration's efforts to deport those who've illegally entered the country. Click Here For The Latest Media And Culture News "That's not true," Navarro shot back, with Reyes adding, "CNN polling shows 54% of Americans want Mr. Abrego Garcia back." Jennings, over crosstalk from the panel, reminded them the American people voted Trump into office to carry out the agenda he ran on. Singleton jumped into the discussion and pointed out that as a sovereign nation, people from other countries aren't allowed to illegally enter the United States whenever they article source: CNN panel descends into chaos after discussion on immigration gets heated
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01-05-2025
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CNN panel descends into chaos after discussion on immigration gets heated
Wednesday's panel on CNN's "NewsNight with Abby Phillip" devolved into chaos and personal attacks during a heated discussion on President Donald Trump's immigration policies and the deportation of Salvadoran migrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia. The most contentious moment of the night came when "The View" host Ana Navarro made a comment on illegal immigration versus slavery, which did not land well with CNN contributor Shermichael Singleton. "There's a hell of a lot of people, other than the Black people who were brought here as slaves, who came to this country illegally. There are a lot of different - " Navarro attempted to explain before being interrupted by Singleton. Singleton, who is African-American, took issue with Navarro's statement and sharply replied, "They are not the same as Black people who were brought here against our will." Navarro insisted her point was misunderstood, but Singleton remained emphatic, asserting, "There's a big difference." Phillip attempted to de-escalate the situation, suggesting that Singleton misheard what Navarro had said, but it didn't work. "No, he purposely misheard it," Navarro shot back. "I purposely misheard? So now you're in my brain?" he asked. The host once again tried to calm the pair down, to no avail. Navarro described herself as someone who always advocated for Black people and she objected to the idea that such a person would make a comment disparaging African Americans. "Because you've advocated for Black people. Great. Congratulations. Last time I checked, I'm Black. You're not," Singleton responded. Navarro, seemingly irked by Singleton's response, replied, "That's right. I'm Latino, and my people are being racially profiled. And unfairly treated." Singleton once again pushed back on Navarro, asking if he had to remind her of the history of his own people. Phillip, having lost control of the panel, decided to end the segment and cut to break. As she was delivering her closing to the segment, the two could still be heard loudly arguing off camera. Abrego Garcia's alleged MS-13 gang affiliation was another hot button topic for the panel, with Phillip once again having to jump in and cool the panel down. "Effectively, what you all are arguing for, passionately, and what Democrats are passionately arguing for, is for the president of the United States to re-import a dangerous member of a transnational terrorist organization who has clear affiliations with a gang that commits heinous atrocities," Jennings said. "That is not what he was elected to do." Jennings continued, attempting to explain "the politics" behind the Abrego Garcia case, and why he believes Democrats are fighting a losing battle. "I'm just going to explain to you the politics of this through telling you what the speaker of the House, Hakeem Jeffries, did today, which is that he told his members, 'Please, for the love of God, stop going to El Salvador and dying on this hill,'" Jennings said. "The politics of this could not be worse for the left and worse for Democrats, because the president knows he was elected to protect us from MS-13. And that is what they are doing." Navarro claimed none of what Jennings said has been proven, which led the CNN contributor to ask Navarro what she thought of Abrego Garcia's alleged MS-13 gang tattoos. "I say that what Trump said yesterday was an absolute lie," she responded, referencing Trump's ABC interview on Wednesday where he claimed the deported Salvadoran migrant had MS-13 gang tattoos on his hand. "Are you saying the MS-13 that Donald Trump claims are legitimate tattoos on this guy are true? Are you saying the Photoshop is true?" Navarro asked Jennings. The pair continued arguing about the semantics of whether Abrego Garcia's tattoos were actually MS-13 related before Phillip stepped in and ended the conversation. Abrego Garcia's alleged gang affiliation continued to be a point of contention for the panel, with Singleton becoming especially irritated after struggling to get a word in edgewise over the constant crosstalk. Jennings later questioned the panel on why the United States could let "20 million people into the country," but when it comes to deporting those who entered illegally, "we have to individually pick out every single person and go through years upon years of paperwork and this and that and the other." Navarro and CNN columnist Raul Reyes took issue with this question and quickly moved to dismiss Jennings' assertion that Democrats are working to "gum up" the Trump administration's efforts to deport those who've illegally entered the country. "That's not true," Navarro shot back, with Reyes adding, "CNN polling shows 54% of Americans want Mr. Abrego Garcia back." Jennings, over crosstalk from the panel, reminded them the American people voted Trump into office to carry out the agenda he ran on. Singleton jumped into the discussion and pointed out that as a sovereign nation, people from other countries aren't allowed to illegally enter the United States whenever they want.
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19-04-2025
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Trump supporter tells CNN he's 'fighting our fights,' touts public support on immigration
A supporter of President Donald Trump praised his work and touted the public's support of his deporting of illegal immigrants. "It would have been enough if Trump had only taken on Wall Street," author Batya Ungar-Sargon said Thursday on CNN's "NewsNight with Abby Phillip." "It would have been enough if he had only taken on the gangbangers," Ungar-Sargon added. "It would have been enough if he had only started reshoring manufacturing, if he had only gotten rid of this guy who beat his woman — his wife — up, which, by the way, is a deportable offense. And yet he's done all of these things." Appeals Court Denies Doj Bud To Block Return Of Kilmar Abrego Garcia From El Salvador Prison Ungar-Sargon's mention of "this guy who beat his woman" refers to Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an illegal immigrant and suspected MS-13 gang member who lived in Maryland before the Trump administration deported him to El Salvador's Terrorism Confinement Center. Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., traveled to El Salvador on Wednesday "to show solidarity" with Garcia. Van Hollen met with Garcia on Thursday, saying in a post on X, "I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return." Read On The Fox News App Trump Calls Sen. Van Hollen A 'Fool' After Meeting With Deported Ms-13 Suspect In El Salvador A 2022 Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) report obtained by Fox News says that Garcia was stopped by a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper with eight people in the car with Garcia, and the trooper flagged the encounter as a potential human trafficking incident in the report. Garcia's wife, Jennifer Vasquez, also said in 2021 court documents that Garcia abused her, writing, "At this point, I am afraid to be close to him. I have multiple photos/videos of how violent he can be and all the bruises he [has] left me." "I think most Americans look at that and they say, not that he's weaponizing things, but that he is fighting our fights for us," Ungar-Sargon said. "CNN this morning had a poll," she added. "Fifty-six percent of Americans want every single illegal alien deported, 11 million illegal aliens deported, 56%. It's up from 38% in 2016. Trump is winning this, and he's winning it because people feel like he is fighting for them. The real emergency is that the American people are getting what they want." Cnn's Scott Jennings Says Left 'In Love With The Worst People' During Clash Over Deported Alleged Ms-13 MemberOriginal article source: Trump supporter tells CNN he's 'fighting our fights,' touts public support on immigration
