CNN Pundit Puts Foot In Mouth, Then SCRAMBLES To Delete...But The Damage Is Done

By Greg Moriarty | Thursday, 30 January 2025 09:20 PM
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In a moment of controversy, CNN political commentator Bakari Sellers found himself at the center of a social media storm after hastily attributing blame to President Donald Trump for a tragic collision between an American Airlines flight and a BlackHawk Army Helicopter near Ronald Reagan National Airport.

The incident, which occurred at 8:48 p.m. on a Wednesday night, left the nation in shock as over 60 passengers were aboard the ill-fated flight.

According to Mediaite, President Trump took to social media shortly after the crash, offering his own analysis of the situation. In a series of posts, he speculated about the circumstances surrounding the disaster, even as rescue operations were underway. Trump questioned the actions of the helicopter and the control tower, writing, "The airplane was on a perfect and routine line of approach to the airport. The helicopter was going straight at the airplane for an extended period of time. It is a CLEAR NIGHT, the lights on the plane were blazing, why didn’t the helicopter go up or down, or turn. Why didn’t the control tower tell the helicopter what to do instead of asking if they saw the plane. This is a bad situation that looks like it should have been prevented. NOT GOOD!!!"

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In the wake of the crash, social media buzzed with speculation and blame. Sellers, in particular, shared a screenshot of a press release titled "Trump’s Dangerous Freeze of Air Traffic Control Hiring," captioning it "8 days ago." This post implied a connection between the administration's policies and the tragic event. However, Sellers soon deleted the post and issued an apology, acknowledging the inappropriateness of his timing. He stated, "I deleted the post because timing matters. Politics at this point does not. I fucked up, I own that. I am very prayerful but I’m also very frustrated upset and disturbed with where we are as a country. I recognize, and I will do better."

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Sellers emphasized the importance of focusing on the immediate needs of the survivors and preventing future tragedies. When approached for further comment, CNN chose to let Sellers's apology stand on its own. The incident underscores the need for careful consideration and restraint in the face of national tragedies, particularly when lives are at stake and emotions run high.

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