CNN Hosts Heated Debate on Inflation

During a heated on-air debate on CNN, anchor Kate Bolduan told Republican pundit Scott Jennings to 'zip it' as they discussed inflation and the political landscape surrounding President Trump and the January 6 Capitol riot. Bolduan appeared to support Democratic commentator Bakari Sellers, who claimed that 'prices are going down', while Jennings countered that inflation was still rising. The exchange escalated as Jennings insisted that Americans had rejected the arguments surrounding Trump’s reelection, while Bolduan maintained that the narrative was inaccurately represented. The debate highlighted stark differences in perspectives on economic performance and political accountability since the Capitol riots. This segment unfolded against the backdrop of the anniversary of the riots and the certification of Trump's victory. The contentious dialogue reflects ongoing divisions in political discourse in the media.