CNNs Scott Jennings slams condescending ex-Biden official in heated on-air exchange: Let me educate you

Right-leaning CNN pundit Scott Jennings blasted a former Biden administration official as “condescending” — putting her on the defensive about vandalism and arson being committed against Tesla dealerships and cars.The heated exchange erupted on CNN “NewsNight” on Tuesday as Jennings clashed with veteran Democratic Party operative Neera Tanden over whether those targeting Tesla cars and dealerships should be labeled “domestic terrorists.”Jennings, who is reported to have recently signed a lucrative contract extension with CNN, expressed firm support for that characterization, emphasizing the orchestrated nature of the attacks that are believed to be motivated by opposition to Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s role in the Trump administration.“The other night, [President] Donald Trump said these are domestic terrorists,” Jennings said.“I mean, it’s obviously an organized, coordinated effort — however people are communicating with each other — to do this to people around the country who chose to buy a Tesla at some point in the past, many of whom I’m sure were Democrats who bought them in the first place.”Jennings said the attacks on Tesla dealerships are taking place “because their entire political worldview is ruled by their emotions.”“And that’s the American left right now.It is one angry mob after another willing to take things into their own hands, up to and including keying, firebombing, and otherwise vandalizing cars and car dealerships and charging stations.”His remarks drew a sharp response from Tanden, who pivoted the discussion to the 2021 Capitol riot.“So, when they do it to a Tesla dealership, it’s really bad,” she retorted.

“But when they do it to the halls of Congress, we should pardon them? Is that your position?”Jennings immediately pushed back.“No.

I’ve never—” he began, before being interrupted by cross-talk.Frustrated, he attempted to clarify his stance.“I know you haven’t been around for a while...