Exasperated CNN Host Slams MAGA Panelist Scott Jennings for 'Derailing' the Show

[Eugene]

Source: The Daily Beast

Exasperated CNN Host Slams MAGA Panelist for ‘Derailing’ the Show

Tom Sanders
Wed, July 16, 2025 at 12:04 PM EDT
3 min read

CNN host Abby Phillip chastised the network’s MAGA mouthpiece Scott Jennings for “derailing the conversation” after accusing fellow panelists of lying about the price of eggs.

During a discussion about the price, Jennings repeatedly insisted that eggs have gotten cheaper since the inauguration of Donald Trump. But while the price of eggs has dropped since it briefly reached an all-time high in March, it remains up year over year, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

“Price of eggs is down, 69 percent they’re down,” Jennings asserted to Democratic strategist Julie Roginsky during a discussion on NewsNight With Abby Phillip Tuesday.

“Actually, eggs year over year are up 27 percent,” Roginsky replied.

“Let‘s not fight about statistics here,” host Phillip said. ...

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[Shellback Squid]

1. CNN gives him too much leeway, including the hosts much of the time

[Silent Type]

2. Can't stand Jennings either, but at least every viewer and panelist knows he's going to lie.

[SocialDemocrat61]

3. Does CNN management know he's going to lie?

Because if they do, then it is proof of their corruption. One of the most important principles of journalism is to always tell the truth. If CNN management is giving air time to someone that they know will use their platform to disseminate lies, then they have completely violated that principle and are admitting to the public that they are just a propaganda organization.