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Scott Jennings, Following Trump Rally Appearance, Is Latest of CNN’s Conservative Voices to Come Under Scrutiny
Scott Jennings' appearance at a Trump rally has not spurred blowback by CNN, a move that could undermine the outlet's credibility
Perhaps Jennings should go out on a comedy tour with Amber Ruffin, the liberal comic — and a presence on CNN’s “Have I Got News For You” — whose scheduled appearance at last week’s White House Correspondents Dinner was scotched after organizers felt pressure over pointed remarks she made about members of the Trump administration. If Jennings likes the money CNN is paying him and the platform it gives for his views and personal brand, he’d no doubt find a way to avoid such alliances if instructed to do so. And while the network’s Trump defenders may sometimes come across like professional-wrestling villains, ready to say anything just to spark viewer outrage, having them on screen regularly helps CNN maintain its down-the-middle positioning.
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