Image source: YouTube
© 2024 Blaze Media LLC. All rights reserved.
Over the last month, the subject of "fake news" has sent mainstream media into a defensive tailspin. But MSNBC host Stephanie Ruhle had no problem concocting her own version of the truth about Fox News on Friday morning.
As she discussed President-elect Donald Trump's use of his own campaign funds to pay his business expenses, Ruhle pondered if this kind of "conflict of interest" would continue into his presidency.
Republican strategist Brad Smith defended Trump, reminding Ruhle and her other guest of federal law.
"Legally he had to reimburse his company. If he takes that plane, if he hadn’t reimbursed the company, we’d be on this show talking about him having had a violation of federal election law," Smith said.
“Without a doubt, but did he need to be eating only in Trump restaurants, staying in Trump hotels?” Ruhle shot back.
She then decided to interject with a completely false statement she attempted to pass off as fact as she brought up Trump's brand new D.C. hotel.
"Think about the hotel in Washington right now. The [Republican National Committee] is having their Christmas party there. Fox News had their Christmas party there. That doesn’t feel a little hinky?” Ruhle asked.
The only problem? Fox News told Mediaite that not only has their annual Christmas party not even taken place yet, it is scheduled to take place at the Liaison Capital Hill in D.C., a venue Trump is not associated with at all.
Mediaite reached out to MSNBC for comment and is awaiting a response.
Want to leave a tip?
We answer to you. Help keep our content free of advertisers and big tech censorship by leaving a tip today.
Want to join the conversation?
Already a subscriber?
BlazeTV Host
Sara Gonzales is the host of “Sara Gonzales Unfiltered.”
SaraGonzalesTX
Sara Gonzales
BlazeTV Host
Sara Gonzales is the host of “Sara Gonzales Unfiltered.” She is a political commentator, entrepreneur, beauty brand CEO, mom, and karaoke expert.
@SaraGonzalesTX →more stories
Sign up for the Blaze newsletter
By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and agree to receive content that may sometimes include advertisements. You may opt out at any time.
© 2024 Blaze Media LLC. All rights reserved.
Get the stories that matter most delivered directly to your inbox.
By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and agree to receive content that may sometimes include advertisements. You may opt out at any time.