#CNN Suspends Commentator Ryan Girdusky Following Verbal Attack on Mehdi Hasan – Update#
**CNN Cuts Ties with Ryan Girdusky Following Remarks Directed at Mehdi Hasan**
CNN has announced that commentator Ryan Girdusky will no longer appear on its network following offensive remarks he made toward fellow guest Mehdi Hasan during a live segment. Read More..
“There is zero room for racism or bigotry at CNN or on our air,” the network stated in a message shared by host Abby Phillip.
The incident took place on *NewsNight with Abby Phillip*, where Girdusky was removed from the program after a heated exchange with Hasan. During their debate on rhetoric at recent political rallies, Girdusky made a crass comment implying Hasan’s association with a terrorist group. Following the remark, Phillip apologized on air and shared a follow-up video, reiterating CNN’s stance and explaining that while Hasan chose not to return after the break, he was not asked to leave by CNN. Read More..
In the discussion, Hasan had challenged certain rally rhetoric, which led to an exchange where Girdusky interrupted him, referencing past accusations against Hasan. The interaction escalated when Girdusky made a comment about an “exploding beeper,” a reference to militant groups. Hasan responded by questioning if the comment suggested he should be targeted, prompting Phillip to intervene, labeling Girdusky’s comment “out of pocket.” Read More..