In a stunning display of journalistic malpractice that perfectly encapsulates everything wrong with legacy media, CNN anchor Erin Burnett attempted to orchestrate an anti-ICE hit piece on live television – only to watch it spectacularly backfire when her own guest refused to play along with the narrative.
During Monday's "Erin Burnett Out Front," the CNN host interviewed Timmy Macklin, the former father-in-law of Renee Good, who was fatally shot by an ICE agent after she struck the officer with her vehicle during a deportation operation. Burnett clearly expected Macklin to deliver the kind of emotional condemnation of Trump's immigration enforcement that would fuel days of anti-administration coverage.
Instead, Macklin stunned the CNN host by refusing to take the bait.
Rather than blame ICE or question the agent's actions, Macklin – who is also the grandfather of Good's six-year-old son – declined to condemn the immigration officers who were simply doing their jobs under President Trump's America First agenda.
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This epic fail perfectly illustrates how disconnected the mainstream media has become from ordinary Americans. CNN producers undoubtedly thought they had found their perfect anti-Trump sob story, complete with a grieving family member ready to attack the administration's mass deportation efforts.
But here's what the fake news media doesn't understand: Real Americans – even those dealing with tragedy – recognize that ICE agents are heroes protecting our communities from dangerous criminals who shouldn't be here in the first place.
"The desperation is showing, folks. CNN is so committed to attacking Trump's successful deportation operations that they're willing to exploit family grief for political points."
This comes as President Trump's mass deportation program continues delivering results for the American people, removing dangerous criminals and restoring law and order to our communities. While the legacy media scrambles to find negative angles, everyday Americans are celebrating the return of immigration enforcement.
How long will CNN continue embarrassing itself with these failed hit pieces against the administration that's actually putting America First?