Jesse Watters says CNN helps Biden before debate.
Is CNN Providing President Biden with Debate Questions?
As the anticipation for the upcoming debate between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump on CNN grows, Fox News anchor Jesse Watters has made a bold claim. Watters suggested that CNN may be providing President Biden with the questions before the debate, hinting at potential bias in the network’s handling of the event.
In a recent segment, Watters referenced an opinion piece by former Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton in The New York Times. Clinton, who has experience debating both Trump and Biden, emphasized the importance of directness and forcefulness in countering Trump’s tactics.
Watters highlighted key points mentioned by Clinton, such as abortion and the events of Jan. 6, before making his accusation against CNN. “Hillary is giving Biden the answers and CNN is probably giving Biden the questions,” Watters asserted confidently.
Bringing up past controversies, Watters mentioned how former CNN commentator Donna Brazile had allegedly leaked questions to the Clinton campaign during the 2016 primary debates. This incident led to embarrassment for CNN and raised questions about the network’s impartiality.
Trump’s campaign has also criticized CNN, with spokesperson Karoline Leavitt accusing moderators Jake Tapper and Dana Bash of bias against the former president. This backdrop of suspicion and mistrust sets the stage for a tense and highly scrutinized debate between Biden and Trump.
With the second Biden-Trump debate scheduled for September 10 on ABC, all eyes will be on the candidates and the networks hosting the event. The allegations of question leakage and bias only serve to heighten the drama surrounding this high-stakes political showdown.
As the media landscape becomes increasingly polarized, the public’s trust in news networks and their handling of political events is more important than ever. The upcoming debate will test the candidates’ abilities to navigate tough questions and address issues that matter to the American people.
Stay tuned for more updates and analysis as the Biden-Trump debate draws near. The battle for the White House continues, with each debate shaping the narrative and influencing voter perceptions leading up to the November rematch.
h/t Media Matters for America
