CNN anchor Poppy Harlow scolded Republican Rep. Lance Gooden for referencing “the fake news media” during an interview on the network Friday morning.
Harlow was peppering the Texas congressman with questions about his opposition to the impeachment investigation that is underway in the House of Representatives. Gooden, 36, has been critical of the process, which has left many Republican members of the House out of the loop.
The two debated the merits of President Trump’s request for Ukraine to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter and the Democrats’ handling of the impeachment proceedings.
As the host tried ending the interview, the Texas congressman stated, “The American people are outraged, are outraged by this process, and the fact that the fake news media is not outraged with me is very telling.”
“Please don’t insult the media on this network, or on this show, on our show,” Harlow shot back. “And congressman, you say it’s just a Twitter post, but it’s your words and your words matter a lot. Thank you for being here.”
“I didn’t say it’s just a Twitter post. Those are your words,” Gooden replied. “I said you’re comparing a Twitter post to an impeachment inquiry.”
Harlow concluded, “I apologize. I shouldn’t have added the word ‘just.’ Congressman Lance Gooden, thank you for being here.”
