Jake Tapper Blasts Fox’s ‘Blatant Lie’ After Democrat Was Assaulted

‘SPURIOUS STUFF’

Both Fox News and the NRCC have falsely tied Dem Rep. Angie Craig to the so-called “Defund the Police” movement to frame her as a hypocrite for calling for a crackdown on crime.

Senior Media Reporter

Published Feb. 21 2023 6:47PM EST

Calling out Fox News on Tuesday for falsely smearing Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN) after she was violently attacked, CNN anchor Jake Tapper accused the conservative cable giant of peddling a “blatant lie” that inspired deranged viewers to bombard the congresswoman with abusive calls.

After Craig was assaulted

Justin Baragona

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Jake Tapper Blasts Fox’s ‘Blatant Lie’ After Democrat Was Assaulted

Both Fox News and the NRCC have falsely tied Dem Rep. Angie Craig to the so-called “Defund the Police” movement to frame her as a hypocrite for calling for a crackdown on crime.

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