Hello everyone! There’s been quite a stir at the Republican National Convention, and it’s all revolving around some controversial coverage by NBC. This all started when NBC reported on the gunshots at a Trump rally as merely ‘popping noises,’ which has sparked quite the backlash. Let’s dive into the details of this intriguing story.
NBC reporter Kristen Welker found herself in a rather uncomfortable situation when she was confronted by Turning Point USA reporter Savanah Hernandez. The confrontation happened after NBC downplayed the severity of the gunshots heard at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania, referring to them as ‘popping noises.’ This editorial choice didn’t sit well with many viewers and critics alike.
Talk about FAKE NEWS!
Assassination attempt wounds President Trump in the ear with a rifle shot!
Just “popping noises”???
BAN NBC NEWS! Why would anyone watch their propaganda? pic.twitter.com/IGq5jucxLo— Ben Franklin (@Frank1776xx) July 14, 2024
Hernandez approached Welker at the convention, asking her why NBC chose to describe the gunshots in such a mild manner. Welker, appearing caught off guard, didn’t offer much of a response before walking away, followed by her crew. Hernandez captured the encounter on video and shared it on social media, calling out NBC for their ‘faulty reporting.’
In the video, Hernandez can be seen asking Welker, “Kristen, I have a question. When NBC reported that Trump was assassinated – attempted assassination – it was popping noises that were initially reported. Would you like to respond to that?” Welker responded with a simple “I’m sorry” and left the scene with her team.
Hernandez didn’t stop there. She turned her camera on herself, explaining to her followers what had just happened and criticizing NBC’s coverage. She also attempted to get comments from other NBC crew members, but they too chose to walk past without responding.
I just confronted Kristen Welker of @NBCNews and asked her what her response was to NBC’s reporting that the attempted assassination against President Donald Trump was just “popping noises”
She refused to comment as did the rest of the NBC crew in tow | @TPAction_ pic.twitter.com/sZvWeDLekS
— Savanah Hernandez (@sav_says_) July 16, 2024
NBC wasn’t the only network under fire. CNN was also criticized for describing Trump as ‘falling’ from the stage without mentioning the assassination attempt. Additionally, CNN correspondent Jamie Gangel’s comments on Trump’s reaction to being shot were seen as downplaying the incident.
WOW…WTF? WOW!!! CNN is lying to the people, making them think the blood was just from a fall. Then was helped off stage. @CNN NEEDS TO BE BROUGHT BEFORE CONGRESS…ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!!! WE THE PEOPLE HAVE HAD ENOUGH OF THIS ‘DANGEROUS’ NETWORK AND THEIR LIES. @GOP @HouseGOP… pic.twitter.com/cIM7XgVEhH
— Steve ULTRA MAGA (@Steve7317532777) July 14, 2024
Even The New York Times faced scrutiny for running an opinion piece titled ‘Donald Trump Is Unfit To Lead’ the morning after the shooting, alongside a headline that read, ‘Trump Hurt, But Safe, After A Shooting.’ Critics argued that these reports minimized the severity of the attack.
Cropped out the flag. Won’t use the word “assassination.”
This is the kind of image/headline that belongs to history, but the NYT is brainwormed and myopic they can’t see past 10 minutes of passive-aggressively denying Trump his full glory to appreciate the moment. pic.twitter.com/s6aGVoVniR
— Lomez (@L0m3z) July 14, 2024
To give you a bit more context, the gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old from Bethel Park, PA, fired several rounds from a rooftop, with one bullet striking Trump in the ear. The attack left one bystander dead and two others injured before Crooks was killed by the police. The incident occurred just days before Trump was set to accept the Republican nomination for 2024.
The Biden administration quickly responded to the attack, with President Biden condemning the shooting and returning to the White House from his home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. The situation has certainly added fuel to the already intense political climate, with both sides gearing up for a heated election season.