Fox News host Laura Ingraham criticized CNN for referencing Donald Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen’s scatalogical nickname for Trump during a contempt of court hearing. Cohen had called Trump “Von ShitzInPants” on social media, possibly in reference to rumors about Trump passing gas in the courtroom. Trump’s lawyer argued that it was unfair for a gag order to prevent Trump from talking about witnesses when they can talk about him.
Cohen had previously announced that he would stop mentioning Trump until he had testified in the case, in which prosecutors allege that Trump, with Cohen’s help, broke state law regarding business records and federal campaign finance law by arranging and then covering up hush-money payments to Stormy Daniels. Trump is prohibited by a gag order from discussing witnesses and potential witnesses, but has violated it nine times as of Thursday, resulting in fines totaling $9,000.
During a segment on Fox News, Laura Ingraham played a clip of CNN anchor Jake Tapper reporting on the comments made in court about Cohen’s nickname for Trump. Tapper then said the nickname while asking colleague Dana Bash for her opinion, which prompted laughter from others on the panel. Ingraham reacted by mocking CNN, questioning where iconic voiceover actor James Earl Jones should go to get his voiceover back from the network, and criticizing the choice to emphasize the nickname during coverage.
Ingraham’s reaction to CNN’s coverage of the story highlighted the ongoing tension between the two news networks. While CNN has reported on the details of the trial involving Trump and Cohen, Fox News has focused on criticizing the rival network’s coverage choices and handling of the story. The situation underscores the different approaches and perspectives of the two networks when it comes to reporting on political and legal developments involving the former president and his associates.
Despite the ongoing legal proceedings and media coverage surrounding Trump’s former lawyer and the hush-money trial, the issues raised by the case, including potential violations of campaign finance laws and other legal implications, continue to be a subject of debate and discussion in the media and among the public. As the legal process unfolds and more details emerge, both Fox News and CNN are likely to continue covering the story from their respective perspectives and with their own interpretations of the events.
Overall, the coverage of the trial involving Donald Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen and the hush-money payments to Stormy Daniels has been a focal point for both Fox News and CNN. The differing reactions and coverage choices made by the two networks illustrate the ongoing divide in media coverage and political perspectives in the United States. As the legal proceedings continue, it is likely that both networks will continue to report on the case and provide analysis and commentary from their respective viewpoints.
