Did CNN praise Taliban for wearing masks during attack? Fact Check
3 years, 4 months ago

Did CNN praise Taliban for wearing masks during attack? Fact Check

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The screenshot of an alleged news report by CNN has gone viral on the internet where the chyron of the channel could be seen complimenting the Taliban for “responsibly wearing masks”. The screenshot carried with it the caption, “CNN Praises Taliban For Wearing Masks During Attack”. Source: Twitter The truth about ‘CNN praises Taliban for wearing masks’ In reality, CNN did not praise Taliban for “wearing masks during attack”. Bravo!” Another comical quote is attributed to Don Lemon, a CNN host widely considered a pompous propagandist, “All things considered, we ought to be praising the COVID-safe masks these majestic mujahideen warriors are wearing.” Past gaffe of the news network During the violent George Floyd riots, CNN had run a chyron that described arson and looting as “mostly peaceful protests”.

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