CNN is dropping a documentary series by Reza Aslan after the journalist wrote profanity-laced messages about President Trump on social media.
“CNN has decided to not move forward with production on the acquired series ‘Believer with Reza Aslan,'” the network said in a statement to Variety. “We wish Reza and his production team all the best.”
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Aslan, a well-known journalist and religion commentator, offered an apology last weekend after calling Trump a “piece of shit” on Twitter.
“This piece of shit is not just an embarrassment to America and a stain on the presidency,” he wrote, referring to Trump’s reaction to terror attacks in London. “He’s an embarrassment to humankind.”
After criticism, Aslan expressed regret for using profanity.
“I should have used better language to express my shock and frustration at the president’s lack of decorum and sympathy for the victims of London,” he said. “I apologize for my choice of words.”
