The Megyn Kelly Show ABC Pays Trump Millions to Settle, and Government Deflects About "Drone" Truth, with Emily Jashinsky and Eliana Johnson | Ep. 966
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Dec 16, 2024 Emily Jashinsky, a political commentator and host of "Undercurrents," joins Eliana Johnson, Editor of the Washington Free Beacon, to unpack the shocking $15 million defamation settlement between ABC News and Donald Trump. They discuss the implications for media accountability and the potential rise of similar lawsuits. The conversation also touches on CNN's backtrack over a controversial report on a Syrian prisoner and the curious case of unidentified drones appearing on the East Coast, raising eyebrows about government transparency and public trust.
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Media Accountability
- Media organizations rarely face consequences for false statements about Donald Trump.
- Stephanopoulos’s comments about Trump being found liable for rape, a false statement, finally led to repercussions.
ABC News Settles with Trump
- Donald Trump sued ABC News for defamation after George Stephanopoulos repeatedly claimed Trump was found liable for rape.
- ABC News settled the case for $15 million after a judge ordered Stephanopoulos to sit for a deposition.
CNN’s Syria Report Questioned
- CNN’s Clarissa Ward reported a dramatic rescue of a Syrian prisoner, raising suspicions online due to inconsistencies.
- The alleged prisoner’s identity and the cleanliness of the cell were questioned, prompting CNN to launch an investigation.