Mediaite on MSN

CNN apologizes for using fake congressman’s quote on Mitch McConnell’s health: 'Obviously we should not have done that'

CNN issued an on-air mea culpa on Thursday morning after admitting the network fell for a post by a parody account of a Republican congressman who said he had spoken to the ailing Mitch McConnell. The ...
Tampa Free Press on MSN

CNN issues apology after falling for parody account amid mystery over Mitch McConnell’s health

CNN issued an on-air apology Thursday morning after admitting the network fell for a post by a parody account of a fictional Republican congressman who claimed to have spoken with ailing Senator Mitch ...
Daily Mail on MSN

CNN forced into groveling on-air apology for quoting FAKE congressman 'Jack Kimble'

The moment on 'CNN This Morning' featured statements from prominent conservatives like Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Senate GOP Whip John Brassard about McConnell's absence.