Update with additional information: CNN’s global affairs correspondent Elisa Labott has tweeted an apology for yesterday’s tweet that got her suspended from the cable news network. But if CNN thought this would end the episode, the network was mistaken based on the Twitter conversation it triggered: Everyone, It was wrong of me to editorialize. My tweet was inappropriate and disrespectful. I sincerely apologize. — Elise Labott (@eliselabottcnn) November 20…...
- 11/20/2015
- Deadline TV
CNN suspended Global Affairs Correspondent Elise Labott for two weeks after she editorialized on the Syrian refugee crisis via Twitter. Following the House of Representatives vote that would suspend the program allowing Syrian refugees to enter the U.S. until it’s determined they pose no risk, Labott tweeted. “House passes bill that could limit Syrian refugees. Statue of Liberty bows head in anguish.” Also Read: Haim Saban Retracts Muslim 'Scrutiny' Comment: 'I Misspoke' The blowback was swift, with many on Twitter going after Labott for crossing the line between objective reporter and commentator. @eliselabottcnn @CNNPolitics We can do without your pointless editorializing,...
- 11/20/2015
- by Jordan Chariton
- The Wrap
CNN reporter Elise Labott has apologized for a controversial tweet she posted Thursday afternoon and has been suspended by the network for two weeks, a source confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. Earlier in the day, the House passed a bill by a 289-137 margin that could suspend the process of allowing Syrian refugees into the United States following last week's deadly terrorist attacks in Paris. Since the attacks that left 129 people dead, a debate has been raging on the state and national level whether refugees are a threat because some of the terrorists in the Paris attacks had ties to Syria. Numerous governors have said
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- 11/20/2015
- by Ryan Parker
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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