CNN Bans Ryan Girdusky After Racist Remarks
CNN Bans Ryan Girdusky After Racist Remarks

CNN Bans Ryan Girdusky After Racist Remarks

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CNN has banned conservative commentator Ryan Girdusky following his on-air remark to Muslim journalist Mehdi Hasan, where he said, 'I hope your beeper doesn’t go off,' referencing recent Israeli attacks in Lebanon. Hasan confronted Girdusky, asking if he was implying that he should die, which escalated the already tense discussion. CNN's host Abby Phillip condemned Girdusky's comments as crossing a line of civility and subsequently apologized to Hasan and viewers. Following the incident, CNN reaffirmed its commitment to not allowing racism or bigotry on its platform, stating that Girdusky would no longer be welcome. Girdusky offered a half-hearted apology but criticized CNN on social media, claiming bias against conservative viewpoints. This incident highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding political discourse in the U.S. amid the lead-up to a contentious election.

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