CNN NewsNight Panel Erupts Over Unverified Trump 2024 Assassination Earshot Claim

A CNN NewsNight panel erupted into chaos when podcaster Touré questioned the legitimacy of President Donald Trump's July 2024 assassination attempt, suggesting that the event may have been fabricated due to the absence of statements from the president's doctors. Touré's comment, "He supposedly got shot in the ear," sparked immediate backlash from conservative commentators Scott Jennings and Ben Ferguson, who cited visible evidence such as a bandage and blood on Trump's face to confirm the shooting. The heated exchange escalated with panelists shouting over each other, prompting host Abby Phillip to repeatedly attempt to restore order and redirect the discussion to Trump's health, emphasizing that he is fine and attributing some injuries to age. The incident highlighted ongoing tensions and accusations of bias in media coverage of President Trump, particularly around the transparency of information provided by the White House. Despite the controversy, Phillip affirmed on air that Trump was indeed shot in the ear during the assassination attempt, dismissing the doubts raised. This confrontation occurred amid broader scrutiny of how different networks, including CNN and Fox News, handle politically sensitive topics.