CNN bans guest after controversial comment aimed at Muslim journalist

CNN has banned writer Ryan Girdusky from future appearances after he made a controversial comment during a panel discussion. His remark, which seemed to suggest harm to a Muslim journalist, was deemed unacceptable by the network. The incident occurred during a debate about Donald Trump and accusations of spreading extremist ideas. Girdusky's comment referenced a recent explosion linked to Hezbollah, which has been attributed to Israel, leading to a heated exchange with fellow panelist Mehdi Hasan. CNN's host Abby Phillip apologized to viewers, stating that Girdusky's comments crossed a line of civility. The network emphasized its commitment to respectful discourse and condemned any form of racism or bigotry.