Scott Jennings crossed a line on CNN, but the bigger problem is the show itself
By Tom Jones
Published on May 4, 2026.
CNN's "NewsNight" is a prime-time show hosted by Abby Phillip and hosted by conservative commentator Scott Jennings, who crossed a line during a heated exchange with liberal commentator Adam Mockler on the show about the war in Iran. Mockler defended the show's handling of the incident, stating that Jennings did not apologize and was high-strung for the rest of the show. This behavior is unacceptable on a national network news program, but is perceived as more lenient than any other workplace. The episode raises the question about whether Jennings is being given special treatment due to his frequent insults and body language.
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