During the fourth Democratic debate on Tuesday night, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii attacked both CNN and the New York Times, calling them “completely despicable” for how they have covered her and other veterans.
Gabbard was initially discussing foreign policy and how the mainstream media praised the dictatorship of Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the president of Turkey. She then pivoted, calling out mainstream media outlets that often attack her for holding isolationist views.
New York Times and CNN have also smeared veterans like myself for calling for an end to this regime change war. Just two days ago the New York Times put out an article saying that I’m a Russian asset and an Assad apologist and all these different smears. This morning a CNN commentator said on national television that I’m an asset of Russia. Completely despicable.
Tuesday’s debate was hosted by CNN and The New York Times, featuring CNN anchors and a New York Times editor as moderators.
"Just two days ago the New York Times put out an article saying that I’m a Russian asset and an Assad apologist and all these different smears. This morning a CNN commentator said on national television that I’m an asset of Russia. Completely despicable." pic.twitter.com/ZmtDUWV6T1
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) October 16, 2019
Gabbard has routinely called out institutions like the DNC and liberal-leaning media organizations. She even threatened to not attend the fourth round of debates because she believed the “neutral” moderators have shown overt bias.
As if to prove my point, NYT just published a “greatest hits” smear piece. All your favorite hits in one article! These are the folks who will be acting as the “neutral” questioners/moderators of Tuesday’s debate lol
— Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 (@TulsiGabbard) October 12, 2019
