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Being a CNN TV host is a privilege, not a right
By Kent R. Kroeger (April 13, 2018)
An exchange from CNN Tonight with Don Lemon between the host and conservative CNN commentator Jason Miller (April 12, 2018):
Don Lemon: Jason, Jason, I can’t. Please! Be respectful. When you come on and give this information and other Trump supporters give disinformation, I spend most of my time trying to debunk falsities and lies instead of educating the American people.
Jason Miller: Don, what did I say that was a lie?
Lemon: Every single night you talk about no collusion. You don’t even know the original focus of the Russia investigation. You’re feeding talking points that aren’t true to the American people.
Jason Miller: What did I say that was incorrect?
Lemon: If you’are going to be on this platform, respect the American people. It is a privilege to come here. Don’t come on CNN and lie or deflect about what’s going on. Come here and be honest with the American people. It is a privilege to come on here, not a right. I gotta go.