During a CNN panel discussion, leftist podcast host Touré sparked a major controversy by questioning the credibility of the alleged assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania last year. Touré claimed that the event was not an actual shooting, but rather a staged incident. This claim ignited a fierce debate among the panelists, leading to a chaotic exchange of opinions and accusations.
Other panelists, including some who are typically supportive of Trump, were quick to object to Touré’s assertion, with one accusing him of spreading misinformation. The discussion quickly escalated, with multiple panelists engaging in a verbal battle over the validity of the event. The chaos highlighted the intense political tensions surrounding the incident and the broader implications of questioning the facts of high-profile events.
The incident has reignited debates about the role of media in reporting on sensitive political matters and the consequences of making unsubstantiated claims about public figures. As the discussion concluded, the panelists expressed deep divisions, with some calling for accountability and others defending the need for free speech in political discourse.