During a tense segment on NewsNight, conservative commentator Ryan James Girdusky made a derogatory remark implying that fellow panellist Mehdi Hasan, a Muslim journalist, was akin to a terrorist.
CNN's anchor Abby Phillip issued a public apology to Mehdi Hasan and the audience, emphasizing that Girdusky's comments were completely unacceptable, and confirmed that he was removed from the discussion.
In a follow-up statement, CNN reaffirmed its stance against racism and bigotry, announcing that Girdusky would not be allowed back on the network after his controversial remarks.
Hasan confronted Girdusky directly on air, prompting a discussion on the labels often thrown around in heated political discourse, reflecting on his own experiences with accusations of antisemitism.
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