Critics Ridicule CNN Panelist's Overzealous Description Of Trump
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Conservative commentator and CNN panelist Batya Ungar-Sargon drew widespread mockery on the internet for her unusually flattering comments about Donald Trump during Monday night's broadcast. The White House had released the presidents MRI results from October, describing him as being in excellent health, despite the 79-year-old president undergoing his second annual check-up in just six months.
The report seemed to conflict with a July White House statement confirming Trump has chronic venous insufficiency, sparking a discussion on CNN. Ungar-Sargon, however, appeared unconcerned by these inconsistencies. This is the most effective president of my lifetime, she stated, adding unexpected praise: The next president will accomplish only half as much, so whatever is happening with him, he seems very virile to me.
She continued: He is extremely, extremely effective. He has accomplished so much. He has transformed the country, both in foreign policy and domestic affairs.
Trumps health has been a recurring topic during his presidency, and Ungar-Sargons remarks quickly drew criticism on social media. Many users questioned her use of the word virile when assessing a presidents capabilities.
Does she know what 'virile' means? @dvillella
Is she on glue? @carolyn_from
Virile? When did this become a criterion for the assessment of a President? @Trendy2Chic
LMAOOO, 'virile' @mmpadellan
Some online commentators described her praise as over-the-top or even propagandistic. This is propaganda cosplay dressed up as analysis, wrote one user. Others criticized her for supporting Trump unconditionally, citing her approval of tariffs and claims that he ended wars.
One user imagined a contrasting scenario: if people pictured Trump in a nursing home, performing mundane actions like drinking Diet Coke or chatting idly with staff, his supposed virility would seem irrelevant.
Author: Sophia Brooks
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