CNNs Scott Jennings, Tiffany Cross have heated clash over town hall protests: Hundred percent false

Former MSNBC host Tiffany Cross and conservative pundit Scott Jennings clashed Monday night when he claimed “none” of the angry town hall attendees protesting the Trump administration are Republican voters.The CNN “NewsNight” panelists, led by guest anchor John Berman, examined how local town halls have dissolved into chaos over the past few weeks as GOP lawmakers face angry anti-Trump constituents.“I think these are not just Democrats – I know these are not just Democratic voters.These are actually a lot of Republican voters,” Cross said, her claim sparking a fire among the Republicans on the panel.Jennings and Cross, whose MSNBC contract was not extended in 2022 after several controversial on-air moments, immediately started to speak over one another.“They’re not.

They’re not Republicans,” Jennings interjected.“A hundred percent false.”The two continued to speak at the same time as the clash heated up, with Jennings asserting that no Republican voters have been attending the town halls.“Who would know more about Republicans? Me or you? They are not Republicans in that meeting,” Jennings said.Cross responded: “Well, between the two of us, who’s more trustworthy? I would argue me.

I’m not here defending this ridiculous administration.”The conversation started when former Republican Rep.Joe Borelli of New York claimed the town hall protests were orchestrated solely by Democrats.“To quote Zoolander, ‘I feel like I’m taking crazy pills’ because the Democratic party on one hand can’t seem to figure out how to get the poll numbers right, but on the other hand, they’re actually organizing,” Borelli said.Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, for example, has called on Democrats to “go out and protest,” Borelli said.“We are mobilizing in New York.

We have people going to the Republican districts and going after these Republicans who are voting for this and forcing them to either change their vote or face the conse...