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CNN Anchors Won’t Stop Lying About Something Rashida Tlaib Never Said

The Intercept · Natasha Lennard · last updated
In the last three days, CNN hosts Jake Tapper and Dana Bash have performed a masterclass in journalistic malpractice — better described in this case as “lying.” Both anchors devoted concerted airtime to accusing Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich.
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