Oops PBS Reporter Eats Crow After Trump Flub

[Logo]( [PBS Reporter Forced To Retract Dangerous Claim About Trump] [PBS Reporter Forced To Retract Dangerous Claim About Trump]( Now they are just making up wild stories. Ladies and gentlemen, let's talk about the recent developments involving PBS News anchor Judy Woodruff, who found herself in the hot seat after a mistake on live television. During the Democratic National Convention (DNC), Woodruff made some remarks that quickly caught fire, and not in a good way. Here's what went down: Woodruff, during a live broadcast, claimed that former President Donald Trump was trying to sabotage a hostage deal between Hamas and Israel. The supposed reason? To weaken Vice President Kamala Harris's chances in the upcoming presidential election. Now, you can imagine how explosive a statement like that would be, especially in the middle of ongoing tensions in the Middle East. But here's where it gets tricky. [Woodruff's statement]( wasn't based on her own original reporting. Instead, she was referring to stories she'd read from sources like Axios and Reuters. In the heat of the moment on live TV, she repeated the claim without realizing that subsequent reports had already debunked it. Both Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office strongly denied the allegations, with Netanyahu's team calling it a "complete lie." NEWS PBS' Judy Woodruff has issued a clarification and an apology for her remarks in this clip which went viral. "I want to clarify my remarks on the PBS News special on Monday night about the ongoing cease fire talks in the Middle East. As I said, this was not based on my... [pic.twitter.com/4nIhczmpj5]( - Yashar Ali ?? (@yashar) [August 21, 2024]( After realizing the mistake, Woodruff took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to retract and apologize. She clarified that her comments were not based on her direct reporting but on earlier reports she had seen. She acknowledged that she should have checked for updates before repeating the story on air and expressed regret for the error. This situation didn't go unnoticed. Representative Mike Waltz, a Trump campaign surrogate, immediately called out Woodruff, demanding a retraction and labeling her statement as "false" and "ridiculous." The backlash was swift, with many pointing to the importance of accuracy in journalism, especially when discussing sensitive international issues. Trump campaign surrogate [@michaelgwaltz]( calls on [@JudyWoodruff]( of PBS to RETRACT her report that Trump is urging Netanyahu to reject a hostage deal "That is false. It's ridiculous." [pic.twitter.com/16ZCRiXICK]( - Brent Scher (@BrentScher) [August 21, 2024]( Woodruff's retraction is a reminder of the crucial need for double-checking facts, especially in a world where information spreads like wildfire. [Trump Makes Brave Move After Spotting Emergency During Rally] [Trump Makes Brave Move After Spotting Emergency During Rally]( I can't wait to see Kamala try to stage this. [Media Burying Biden, Report On Biden's Big Dirty Secret] [Media Burying Biden, Report On Biden's Big Dirty Secret]( Oh, so now they want to admit the truth. [Walz Caught Up In Another Sinister Lie] [Walz Caught Up In Another Sinister Lie]( Dude has no shame. [Harley Davidson Slams Breaks Petrified Of Boycott] [Harley Davidson Slams Breaks Petrified Of Boycott]( Go woke, go broke. [Kamala Tries To Talk About Democracy, Sounds Like Biden Instead] [Kamala Tries To Talk About Democracy, Sounds Like Biden Instead]( She's a hot mess. You are receiving this email because you opted in to Red Right Patriot daily newsletter. Copyright 2024. Red Right Patriot. All rights reserved. 30 N. Gould St, Suite 6911, Sheridan, WY 82801 [UNSUBSCRIBE]( | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( | [PRIVACY POLICY](