A CNN pundit's remark calling Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar a "public relations agent for Hamas" has sparked widespread controversy and condemnation. Scott Jennings, known for his association with George W. Bush, made the comment on CNN, leading to accusations of Islamophobia and calls for his dismissal. House Democrats, including members of the 'Squad' such as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Jamaal Bowman, have criticized CNN for airing what they describe as "blatant Islamophobia" and have demanded an apology from the network. Critics argue that Jennings is reverting to one of the oldest Islamophobic tropes, and have labeled his comments as "Disgustingly Racist". The incident has ignited discussions on Islamophobia in American politics, with critics arguing that such rhetoric is both normalized and rewarded.
The Squad Flips Out After CNN Commentator Calls Ilhan Omar a ‘Public Relations Agent for Hamas’ (VIDEO) via @gatewaypundit https://t.co/e2lpwm6avj
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Jamaal Bowman Joins 'Squad' Members In Calling for CNN to Drop Scott Jennings Over Ilhan Omar Comment: 'Disgustingly Racist' https://t.co/QEVlOB0slE
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slammed a CNN analyst for calling her fellow Squad member Rep. Ilhan Omar a "public relations agent for Hamas." https://t.co/xJpnIwo2zi https://t.co/coXtiPveM5
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‘This Is Shocking’: House Democrats Condemn CNN for Airing ‘Blatant Islamophobia’ Against Ilhan Omar https://t.co/oXxDvqSk7c
Scott Jennings is reverting to one of the oldest Islamophobic tropes in the book, which is to allege that Muslim Americans are secretly terrorist sympathizers. People have been fired from CNN for much less. https://t.co/yBTmsb8tKp
Scott Jennings of George W Bush fame went on CNN to call Ilhan Omar “a public relations agent for Hamas.” https://t.co/1TDbY3xz8J
CNN pundit calls Democratic Rep. @IlhanMN a “public relations agent for Hamas” with no push back. Islamophobia is not only normalized in American politics, it’s rewarded. https://t.co/aoe8qIIhNf
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