After Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) sent dozens of illegal immigrants on a flight to Martha’s Vineyard, Democratic challenger Charlie Crist told CNN’s Alysin Camerota the current governor’s actions could be considered kidnapping, which Camerota pushed back on. Monday, podcast host Keith Olbermann took exception to Camerota’s comments.
“CNN anchor Alysin Camerota, formerly of Fox News, replied to him ‘Yes, they were lured on false pretenses — that’s true — but when they got to Martha’s Vineyard, they were certainly treated very humanely. Is that really kidnapping?’ Yes! Yes it is really kidnapping! Seriously. Alysin ‘Other than that how did you enjoy the play, Mrs. Lincoln’ Camerota, today’s Worst Person in the World!”
Olbermann said Camerota’s comments are the “latest example from the transformation of CNN into a fascist propaganda outlet” under new president Chris Licht. Olbermann has taken extreme exception to the new direction of the cable network after Licht’s hiring earlier this year. The two previously worked together at MSNBC, with Olbermann saying American’s “don’t know how concerning” Licht’s hiring is for the nation, and also claiming he thought Licht “ate paste” during their tenure together. Olbermann has also called Licht a “corporate butt-kisser” and a “right-wing hatchet man“.
