MeidasTouch
Coverage of MeidasTouch in the Nexus archive.
- Jim Acosta demands CNN fire Scott Jennings after on-air confrontation with panelist
Former CNN journalist Jim Acosta demanded the firing of commentator Scott Jennings after a heated on-air confrontation with panelist Adam Mockler over the U.S. stance in the Iran War. Jennings used expletives and made aggressive gestures during the debate on 'CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip,' prompting Acosta to call the incident a 'fireable offense.' Mockler later defended himself on social media, accusing Jennings of initiating the conflict.
- Pro-Trump commentator snaps and drops F-bomb on CNN when asked to justify Iran war
Pro-Trump commentator Scott Jennings swore on CNN after being unable to name a political concession from the US war on Iran. Jennings clashed with Adam Mockler during NewsNight With Abby Phillip, as Mockler pressed him for a concrete gain from the conflict.
- AOC's hide-and-seek strategy with the press
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has conducted only three national media interviews this year, favoring ideologically aligned outlets or politically neutral topics. Her strategy reflects reliance on social media, caution in media engagement, and skepticism toward mainstream media, influenced by past coverage of figures like Bernie Sanders. Critics question whether this approach could hinder her long-term political ambitions.
- Ocasio-Cortez: Patel ‘a person who’s easily manipulated’
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez accused FBI Director Kash Patel of being 'a person who’s easily manipulated' following reports of excessive drinking and colleagues' concerns. She called Patel’s alleged behavior an 'absolutely' national security threat.
- House Democrat slams ‘Dr. Jesus’ over cost of Iran war: ‘F‑‑‑ his a‑‑’
Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-Calif.) criticized President Trump's portrayal as 'Dr. Jesus' and condemned the economic impact of the U.S.-Israeli conflict in Iran, using explicit language to express her frustration. The remarks were captured in a video by MeidasTouch reporter Pablo.