ABC News suspends David Wright after Project Veritas smear-selectively edited to "I am a socialist"

[Dennis Donovan]

Last edited Wed Feb 26, 2020, 11:00 AM - Edit history (1)

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/media/abc-news-suspends-correspondent-david-wright-after-project-veritas-sting/2020/02/26/764efc06-5849-11ea-9b35-def5a027d470_story.html

By Paul Farhi

Feb. 26, 2020 at 12:57 a.m. EST

ABC News suspended one of its veteran correspondents late Tuesday for unguarded remarks he made in a video by operatives of Project Veritas, the conservative group that records “undercover” footage of mainstream journalists to bolster its accusations of media bias.

The network disciplined David Wright, who reports for ABC’s signature news programs, including “World News Tonight,” “Good Morning America” and “Nightline.” Several people confirmed Wright’s suspension, but it wasn’t clear what specifically prompted ABC to take action against the reporter.

Network officials reviewed the footage of Wright that Project Veritas recorded, according to people familiar with the episode. They spoke on the condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to discuss the issue.

Wright didn’t respond to several requests for comment Tuesday.

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On edit: Text (no links) to O'Keefe's tweet:

James O'Keefe

BREAKING: Senior @ABC correspondent David Wright(@WrightUps) reveals he is a “Socialist,” Admits bosses spike news important to voters, says ABC doesn’t ‘give Trump credit for what things he does do’

I watched the video and it's edited down to "I am a socialist" - nothing before or after (and no gaps to suggest it was a stand-alone statement).

I hope ABC reverses its decision IMMEDIATELY!

[CaptYossarian]

1. If his personal opinions of "whatever" didn't get on the air, what

difference does it make? I know ABC News is the most conservative of the (formerly) Big Three, but this is Orwellian.

So if you get a degree in journalism, you aren't allowed to have an opinion? No wonder why FOX has all those "bubble-headed bleach blondes".

Tell those James O'Keefe wannabes to piss up a rope.

[Dennis Donovan]

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