Heated exchange between State Department official and veteran reporter

A heated exchange took place between AP reporter Matt Lee and State Department spokesperson Ned Price regarding Russia's alleged 'crisis actors' propaganda plot. #CNN #News

[@jvlm3091]

The AP journalist has a valid point: stating something does not make it true.

[@jeremiahjohnson7515]

Yeah, let's just tell the whole world, including our adversaries, our exact details that reveals our sources and methods, so you know.. they can be poisoned, microwaved, and sentenced to death. That an intelligence policy that might last 6 months.

[@sharonsnow6295]

THE GOVERNMENT SAID THEY ARE PUTTING THIS INFO OUT HERE "IN CASE RUSSIA GOES AHEAD AND USES THIS AS AN EXCUSE TO ATTACK UKRAINE!!" NOT UNLIKE tRUMP, THE LYING, CORRUPT, VLADIMIR PUTIN, WOULD DO THIS!! BIDEN'S PEOPLE NEVER SAID RUSSIA WAS DOING THIS, BUT THAT THEY MIGHT!!

[@trekre1]

While that's absolutely true, if you're told that you're being provided classified information then it should be obvious that you're not going to get more details about the source. If providing those details compromises the source then they're obviously not going to give them to you. Is it ideal? No. Obviously not, but the alternative is not being provided the information at all. People can choose to believe what they're told or not. It's very much dependent on trust. If you're writing an article then your source is whichever state department official provided you the information and you should note that the state department claims the information was obtained from classified sources. This isn't some now scheme to lie. It's just how has to work out of necessity. It's always been this way with classified information. You either accept some information that depends on trust or you receive none at all.

[@Darkanthonyzero4]

The information has been declassified obviously they have to provide it. The reporter is asking a simple request because he doesn’t want hearsay. He needs the evidence so these officials can be held accountable if something is not accurate. The fact that they get defensive and treat reporters like idiots, is enough tell you that the value of credibility is being lost.

[@alexanderbrambila8274]

You know while their at it they should ask for the nuclear launch codes. How do we know they have them if they don't tell us what they are? Let's just give out every state secret because that's what normal people ask. I get that asking for information in necessary but acting out in such a way doesn't help

[@mikemuoio2340]

"Trust us." Yeah, that ain't happening anymore. We ever find those WMD's yet?

[@whoisjohngalt4880]

Yeah they found them….Pfizer bought them and is willing to inject them into you “for free” to save the world.

[@yummytummy88]

Too often we the American were tricked to believe we are in clear and present danger from our preceded enemy, thus use reporter to gain public approve to attack "our" enemy with the full backing of public support. I am just too tied to hearing another "trust us because we said so" shit we been stuffed down the throat.

[@CynicalCyako]

​@@whoisjohngalt4880 Anti-vaxxers have such wit

[@whoisjohngalt4880]

@@CynicalCyako Hmmm. Anti-vaxxer? That’s an interesting moniker considering that myself and my entire family are fully vaccinated against every REAL disease that has plagued mankind for the last several generations. We also have natural immunity as a result of contracting and somehow miraculously surviving this unbelievably deadly virus that your precious vaccine does absolutely nothing to prevent contraction nor infection. Take your boosters coward, we’d hate to see those poor giant pharmaceutical conglomerates go hungry.

[@jtk3506]

Finally, CNN backing real journalism.

[@nexussix7933]

When someone makes a claim the first question should be “show me the evidence!”

[@limonesycafe8898]

@ricky heckendorf You mean like the "election fraud, ef,ef " 😂 happening in plain *sight. 😂 It works both ways buddy.

[@limonesycafe8898]

@Richard Fuller This segment is about supporting statements. As far as I know, no evidence has been provided to support either of those claims. Still works both ways my compatriot.

[@afridgetoofar1818]

“Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.” - Carl Sagan (I think)

[@eby2257]

This WH has nothing but lies.

[@illuvatar5923]

Too bad CNN couldn't have done the same in 2003. 100's of thousands of lives and trillions of $s could have been saved.

[@mariejohnson1356]

The reporter simply asked what the evidence is. That’s pretty straight forward. The official claims there’s evidence but refuses to answer the reporters question. The official stated himself that it was “de-classified,” so he can’t claim “security” as to why he refuses to give the evidence. Saying there’s evidence, isn’t evidence. The official was just throwing out a word salad to avoid answering.

[@PaperRaines]

The reporter acted as if that press conference was called to ask _his_ assessment of what's going on. He made that whole exchange about himself, so I barely got the content of it

[@nikolaizaicev9297]

@@PaperRaines Next time when you will be accused by someone of some crimes without any evidences, don't forget to remind yourself to not include your own assessments of what is going on in that situation.

[@BrookD195]

So the reporters efforts to get detailed evidence just means nobody would ever work with us in the future. Lets live in a bubble and be surprised by every world event!

[@PaperRaines]

@@nikolaizaicev9297 the reporter was belligerent. He interrupted the spokesperson, wouldn't stop talking, and chuckled aloud at some points. Whether you think the content from the spokesperson was on the level or not isn't the point, the point is that's not how you conduct journalism. The reporter made it about himself, interviewers are supposed to let their subjects speak. Come back with follow-ups, yes, but that was ridiculous As you can see, my focus isn't even on whether or not US Intelligence actually has evidence of this alleged Russian fake-actors plot. My focus is on this damn arrogant reporter. That's my point, it's a disservice

[@nikolaizaicev9297]

@@PaperRaines I don't agree with you on that. The task of a journalist to find out the truth, and in order to do that he needs to suspect everyone and anything if he has reasons to do so. If he attacked his persona, I would agree, that would have nothing to do with the facts. But he just asked questions, nothing more. With interruption or without, that doesn't change the simple fact that they have no evidences to show. One should ask himself, why these evidences were not sent to UN for example? That is the procedure for such stations by the way, and we would not have needed to judge then, who interrupted whom, etc. The basic fact that they didn't even done that, gives a legitimate right to suspect them of lying to any journalist.

[@Steve_Foretoken]

I’m happy to see CNN reporting this. It’s all too reminiscent of the Iraq war and all of the similar lies.

[@MilitantAntiAtheism]

are you saying that jeff sucker did NOT have a sexual relationship with brian stelter?

[@Jeremy-iv9bc]

100% it is.

[@SethTraplifeGLO999]

They are only covering this because they seen independent media doing it to universal praise and they are trying to save the sinking ship. CNN will never remind us of this come election time

[@dawnoceanside7300]

Americans stayed silent and complicit!! 🤭🤪🤣 Marinemomof3 ♥️🇺🇲

[@darkwitnesslxx]

This isn't a CNN reporter. The CNN reporters are pushing for war, they need the ratings.

[@marisolaquino719]

The reporter makes perfect sense, I’m glad that they’re are finally doing their due diligence. Now my question is Where The Hell were they and this in tensely questioning the last 5 years ago? There was some but not enough.

[@Ae3lolz]

finally? when didn't they? give me one example.

[@Ae3lolz]

"there was some but not enough." name some more things they should have done, you can use the benefit of hindsight and everything. ill wait

[@tomsenft7434]

I was thinking the same thing, but I guess there were so many stupid lies being told during the past administration that the journalists couldn't keep up. Also, T*#$_ is still out there sucking up journalists' attention, and we wouldn't want the temptation to get sloppy with the truth to take hold in the new administration.

[@lupediaz1666]

@Larry Stephenson trump is the one getting hoes from russia along with cawthorn, have you forgotten dementia larry who's really the one in bed with russia?

[@JNoble-dm9fp]

@Larry Stephenson 👈oh lookie one of those CRAZIES ones

[@theboss2502]

Where's the evidence? "I just delivered it, I can give a transcript of me saying it."

[@Outdoorsguy1212]

CNN is fake news.

[@mikey20is]

TheBoss Ha, something the trumpers were guilty of, now biden is too. Sucks.

[@kingster99me]

LOL!! Psaki’s mini-me -but he doesn’t even offer to “circle back.”

[@mikey20is]

@Richard Fuller I'm thinking J K is a troll, or just mindless.

[@ProfessorSteez]

@Richard Fuller CNN is the most egregiously lying news network in the world…do you pay any attention to their mass firings?

[@matasuki]

We have a bunch of psychopaths and narcissists near all our big weapons. This is sad AF.

[@philyeary8809]

Yes. Very sad. Amerikkka loves its gaslighting and murders.

[@Eric-vq7jr]

@@philyeary8809 lol turns out they were right.

[@LifeOfJG]

On god bro insecure weirdos 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@TrackANaziMerc]

At one point he asked "Why are you doubting the information that's in the possession of the US government?" Well, ask Colin Powell why people doubt information the US government possesses. I'm sure he can tell you all about it, Ned.

[@azurelad236]

CP is dead, where have you been?

[@uschischueller4643]

Precisely!

[@TrackANaziMerc]

@@azurelad236 Ah yes, now I remember a short item in the Dutch news saying "Colin Powell dead, mostly remembered for his Iraq lies".

[@kevinjenner9502]

CIA knew the Iraq- Niger papers were forgeries, yet let Powell deliver their lies to the UN. And who can forget the non-existent attack of 8/4/64 in the Gulf of Tonkin, predicating our commitment to total war in Vietnam.

[@SandraWade666]

Funny how all the examples people give of government officials lying is Republicans

[@illuvatar5923]

Why isn't there a disinformation warning every time a state dept official speaks?

[@notabene7381]

Because Google is a CIA-operated project.

[@Nollic15]

That’s only for people like Joe Rogan.

[@0wninguplz]

youtube is contracted by the CIA

[@omarhasan03]

This is legitimately a great question.

[@ettegravitis]

Word

[@septemberheidi8919]

Im not trying to be snarky, but I can’t remember the last time CNN has been this honest. Good job, CNN. Keep it up . 👍

[@haroldnicolaes8854]

Zucker is gone .

[@marctemura2017]

I'm sorry but all he was doing was arguing the with the guy that not Journalism.

[@Jason-bz6uw]

@@marctemura2017 You have no idea what journalism is. He was asking for PROOF that Russia was planning this. You can't just make wild claims without proof. He couldn't provide proof so the journalists is not going to print the claims as fact.

[@notabene7381]

"I was the CIA director. We lied, we cheated, we stole. We had entire training courses. It reminds you of the glory of the American experiment." JFK to 9/11: Everything Is a Rich Man's Trick (Documentary 9Wf3O93I4lI) September 11: The New Pearl Harbor (Documentary Rq9nUPs2RAk)

[@bev_buntu4674]

is just cheeseburger girl showing a clip from a presser, the actual reporter was from the AP

[@tomnohmy1273]

Reporter asking tuff questions. Great job. No matter who's in office

[@lloydchristmas5698]

Reporter siding with Putin & Russia. He may as well said “I don’t see why Russia would’ve influenced our 2016 election to get Trump elected.” 🤷🏻‍♂️🤡

[@ssaini5028]

@@lloydchristmas5698 Iraq WMDs?

[@bethparker1500]

He was rude

[@lloydchristmas5698]

@@ssaini5028 “slightly” different administration, wouldn’t you say? 🤔

[@tomnohmy1273]

@@bethparker1500 so that's the take away. Rude.. OMG, poor guy. He became rude possibly. Didn't start off that way. He was tuff. Should be. I hope ur snowflake self is ok

[@dialsun1498]

WOW !!!! Brianna is actually backing the reporter and remembering what journalism is....🙂

[@craigkidd9524]

She will probably have to run off to Fox News with her tail between her legs when the Blue-Anon cult kicks her out LOL

[@kkaybaltimore]

@@craigkidd9524 🤡

[@hks2377]

Yeah, just like when Trump’s administration gave their occasional briefings. Except then, most comments were “FaKE NEwS CNN!!!!!” Now, every time the Biden administration is questioned or criticized, the same people echo CNN’s criticism & pretend the previous 4 years didn’t happen. This is what journalists should always do & what administrations should always expect.

[@icouce]

Don't get too excited. She's only don't that because this is such obvious bullshit that can't be spun. Tomorrow she'll be back to calling working-class truckers "terrorists."

[@tracyhue23]

Mad respect for Matt. I don't care what party is in the white house, challenge them. Reporters have not done this enough over the last few decades.

[@mitchhesselink3706]

Yes thank you! The last administration was grilled day after day, it's all we heard. But now we still have major problems but few are critical. Why can't we be fair and criticize all public officials. That's what we should do! On everything! WE PAY THEM FOR GODS SAKE! I'm sorry I sign your paycheck and I don't get to give you an employee review? Cuz most of ya are shat

[@earlyrisersteph]

Imagine a movie based on these two as central characters?

[@ArdelR]

And that lack of scrutiny has allowed them to stealthily bring in laws to crack down on anyone who questions the narrative - misinformation and disinformation people?

[@chrisbammer8679]

"Who are you going to believe, Matt? The United States government, or your lying eyes?"

[@uschischueller4643]

I am all for Matt.

[@eduardm316]

Same here go USA!!!!

[@VAcreeper]

I listen to Mark Dice

[@danielobrien8417]

How many times has the US govt lied to start wars?Genius.

[@lynetteburnett2350]

😂😂😂😂😂 right!

[@Marxamillian]

Holy shit, CNN with journalism. More of this please, we don't need you seal clapping for any government.

[@KleWdSide]

They always do. It's just you're biased & your preexisting beliefs received confirmation is all...

[@Raydensheraj]

@@KleWdSide FACT. Not like Fox News who actively are a Republican Party 24/7 commercial.

[@dyerseve45]

It's not cnn. It's an ap reporter. Cnn only wants to know what kind of ice cream this empty suit eats

[@bro_truth]

It's too late the Communist News Network was DoA from the jump. They're just now realize that no one trust them and now they're trying to pivot to a trustworthy Network. CNN trying to transform into respectable News Network is akin to a prostitute attempting to transform into a housewife... they will always suck.

[@JohnFreedman0]

​@@Raydensheraj Well this reporter worked for Associated Press out of NY. I could point out though that Fox reported on this exchange 16 hours before CNN did. The sad thing it that where you are right about Fox you don't seem to notice that CNN is an active Democratic Party 24/7 commercial.

[@dannymayday7106]

Wow, CNN doing actual journalism... What a brave new world we've entered.

[@SevenFootPelican]

That’s wasn’t a cnn reporter... he was a reporter for the AP (associated press) which is actual journalism

[@dannymayday7106]

​@@SevenFootPelican I was referring to the CNN report that you're commenting on.

[@afrosamuraiwarrior]

@@SevenFootPelican what's the name of the AP reporter?

[@EmperorNonya]

@@afrosamuraiwarrior Matt Lee

[@afrosamuraiwarrior]

@@EmperorNonya thanks very much 🙏

[@ianmaidment2258]

Remember when they said we had to go in because of WMDs.. and no pushback

[@rrojanorge]

U were scolded as being anti-patriotic if u questioned President Cheney (no typo) about the fraud that was wmds. Corpse Rumsfeld said we'd be welcomed as liberators in Iraq.. FFoward 2022: State Dept warning Iraq is toxic for USA people to visit.

[@bethparker1500]

Bush was a republican for oil.

[@rrojanorge]

@@bethparker1500 ferrsure. But Bush wasnt Prez. He was a manipulated puppet by Prez Cheney.

[@mikey20is]

@@rrojanorge absolutely.

[@harveymanfredsenjenson5417]

@@rrojanorge The political and media establishment in MURICA! will ALWAYS accuse someone of being unpatriotic if that person argues against MURICA! going into another war or funding another proxy war.

[@zoea3576]

How dare a reporter ask questions 😂 These are the questions that should be asked.

[@mikemckelvey5062]

Probably a white journalist.... An uppity white guy.

[@davidohler9810]

Good thing he challenged him,no evidence present,other agencies use deception as a tool also. It brings the Jackals in for the kill. FJBRANDON.

[@paghal11]

"The evidence is that I just said so. Which proves that the US Government knows it to be true." Kudos to the journalist for holding their feet to the fire. The official did not answer the question, but ended up looking really stupid in the process.

[@sharonsnow6295]

IF ANY OF YOU HAD PAID ATTENTION, YOU WOULD KNOW, IN ORDER TO BLOCK PUTIN FROM THIS DIRTY TRICK, THEY PUT IT OUT HERE, SO, IF PUTIN DARED DO THIS, THE USA SAID HE MIGHT DO THIS DIRTY DEED, NOT THAT HE IS, IS, IS, DOING IT NOW!!!! PUTIN MAY HAVE ACTORS DO A FILM THAT SHOWS UKRAINE ATTACKING THEM, ALONG WITH CORPSES, AND PUTIN WOULD DO THIS!! FOR ALL THE IDIOTS WHO THINK THE GOVERNMENT IS SAYING PUTIN DID THIS ALREADY, GO BACK AND LISTEN TO THE TAPE ABOUT IT!!

[@ericthomas917]

@@sharonsnow6295 lmao your brain is rot

[@tubefluid]

@@sharonsnow6295 Just a little hint: Typing in all caps doesn't make what you're saying more factual.

[@Eric-vq7jr]

Well it turns out they were right so I guess they really did have evidence.

[@jenniferreid7652]

More of this coverage and less opinion segments. I wish the news was back to reporting news.

[@miles2go975]

Bravo!

[@anujkesarwani876]

Now zucker is gone. Maybe we will see some news segments from CNN...

[@kewlztertc5386]

This lady has always been a good one. I don't watch CNN often, but occasionally I catch her and she seems to be a no-nonsense type of lady. I have to look into this reporter who asked this question, because he has some sense.

[@flamingoboot8874]

@@anujkesarwani876 I agree with that and that is the main reason sucker is gone… cnn although flawed use to be straight forward, well for the most part… lately they have showed their leanings… msnbc is a democrat only program, fox is for conservatives but us independent voters need cnn to get back to its good journalism… if you look around you will notice every time there is a crisis around the world cnn is there to cover risking life and limb… I truly hope cnn take a new direction

[@flamingoboot8874]

@@kewlztertc5386 AP is where the reporter comes from and they are supposed be be only centrist

[@commententhusiast5963]

CNN and Tucker Carlson both showing the ridiculousness of Ned Price for accusing a real reporter of being a foreign agent for asking a real question is an encouraging sign for once.

[@satishreddy2650]

I don't think CNN really wanted to do this story. This reporter doesn't seem too happy to be attacking her friends in the administration. Coverage might be changing because Zucker is out.

[@adamwilliamsjr6311]

@@donalddavis9705 just like “that’s anti Semitism” is the Jewish ppls classic line ! You look at a Jewish person now & automatically “that’s anti Semitism”

[@marctemura2017]

Tucker Carlson is bankrupt. He repeating the talking points of Russian propaganda. Sorry that a false equivalence.

[@ThatsABean]

Tucker Carlson is as anti-establishment as Hitler was during Nazi Germany. As in they aren't. They love using working class talking points only to simp to elite corporations And also both love being racist!

[@topher7276]

WTF are you talking about? Ned Price never accused him of being a foreign agent??? Ned told the AP reporter, if he revealed the evidence, it would reveal their sources, which he was not going to do and if he didn't want to believe the United States and its allies and wanted to believe Russian propaganda instead, that was his prerogative! That's it and Brianna blew it out of proportion!

[@mjb0183]

Ned Price: Our evidence is “because we said so!……so, let’s all get to war with Russia and stop asking questions!!”

[@hks2377]

This is a false controversy🙄 Reporter’s job: ask tough questions & follow ups. State Dept official’s job: protect sources & methods, (so adversaries don’t know how we got intel, esp if the source is human.) Your comment presents a false choice. There are more options than just submitting to the wishes of China, Russia, Iran, or having all-out war with them. The literal purpose of the State Department is to engage in foreign policy with non-military actions- like sanctions, aid to allies, etc. The idea that high-level officials in either the US or Russia would want a hot war with each other is ridiculous hyperbole🤦‍♀️

[@myguitardetective5961]

Sadly, because the "W" and Trump Administrations were such Homeric liars on a whole range of issues, the press seems eager to want to project that same level of well-earned distrust upon the Biden Administration without even a HINT that they've EVER been sold a bill of goods by this President, his Press Secretary, and now his State Department spokesperson Ned Price (who is obligated, under the law, to "protect Sources and Methods"). AP Reporter Matt Lee got the answer he asked for in the level of specificity that he was legally allowed to receive; and, no more. That's how it works with sensitive intelligence matters. Asked, answered, move on Matt...Now, if it subsequently turns out we've been lied to on this matter, by all means, hammer away. That's your job. Hectoring a State Dept. spokesman beyond his remit is NOT....It's unprofessional ineffectual grandstanding and it encourages the belief that the public should have less trust and confidence in the Fourth Estate's ability to serve the truth and keep the public informed. This is a prime example of why the public has such a low-regard for the Press today. Can anyone imagine Walter Cronkite or Edward R. Murrow approving of the misconduct displayed by AP's Matt Lee? Of course not....

[@comradekenobi6908]

@@hks2377 oh yeah don’t want another Vietnam or Afghanistan eh

[@jamiejohnson952]

Wow, actual journalism. Refreshing

[@pth6060]

You must be from Hollywood

[@reekoseeko]

are they seriously suggesting that Matt Lee was in the wrong here? He's one of the least bias reporting for AP.

[@backintimealwyn5736]

@G Bob Ad hominem attacks dont change the fact that he's right. What? you don't need evidence before starting world war three and destroying Europe? Thanks mate , but rememeber : they are human beings here. Just like they were in Iraq , Vietnam , afghanistan.

[@brucebartup6161]

We have information. To deter Russia from taking action we are declassifying it and sharing it with you. No we no intent to share sources and methods with you. Yes that means you cannot validate it of independently check the story. You must take a measured journalistic decision in determinng what covarage you give this. seems clear enough to me.

[@JohnFreedman0]

@G Bob Jake Tapper if that is who you are talking about is probably one of the worst reporters in the field. There is no difference between what Jake says, and what Jen Psaki says. Anyways in this case what Matt said is true, and the U.S. did the same thing for a reason to invade Iraq. Canada and other NATO nations found no WMD evidence, but supposedly the USA, and Britain did. At the time the press was hard on Tony Blair, and Bush over the fact that it was clearly made up crap once we invaded.

[@bradleybrown8399]

@@backintimealwyn5736 by all means tell us why you call a description of the man's confrontational style an ad hominem attack. He's asking for details on information that could put people in danger, should the sources be exposed.

[@dylpik4374]

@ G bob Did you watch the video??

[@HighPriest1776]

Matt Lee trying hard to believe this spokesperson, spokesperson: because “I said so”

[@notabene7381]

Argumentum ab auctoritate.

[@alexandrae5346]

That's not actually the case though. They handed out something, listen closely at the beginning of this nonsense, which is typical protocol. The reporters then go back and review either the hard copies and/or link to the documentation to verify. If that doesn't jive, then they can come back and do what Lee did. Basically this was BS showboating. He hadn't reviewed what was handed out so he didn't know if there was or wasn't a reason to be so belligerent.

[@BoardWalkToke]

@@alexandrae5346 That isn't the case b/c even 3 weeks later we still have no evidence of it since this would then be public information if they handed it out to reporters. It is no where to be found. I am not saying that Russia isn't shady as fuck and doesn't do bad things. Just simply saying that it is important to provide evidence when making major allegations like this or else you can say anything about anyone without proof.

[@TV-ob1if]

@@BoardWalkToke you are correct and little Alexandria is wrong

[@H.Hassan]

Matt Lee: Don’t just tell me, show me. S.D. Spokesperson: I can show you that I told you, we’ve a transcript if you want a copy.

[@u.synlig]

S.D. Spokesperson: I can show you that I told you.

[@manjasan]

Wow, a legitimate reporter. More Matt Lee, please!

[@bigstuff52]

Sandy Williams..Your beautiful as well as intelligent..

[@markcicero7931]

I can't remember the last time I gave CNN a thumbs up. Good job, CNN. Journalism, what a concept.

[@jasonstouder]

So.. You think theyre suddenly on the up nd up? Oooooookay.

[@SevenFootPelican]

The person asking questions works for AP. Not for CNN

[@markcicero7931]

@@SevenFootPelican Thanks for pointing it out. CNN neglected to do that. Didn't they? They presented it like they were the ones asking the questions.

[@markcicero7931]

@@jasonstouder I should be more skeptical. Shouldn't I?

[@jasonstouder]

@@markcicero7931 No. This isnt skepticism. This is an observation. If a thief steals for 20 years, then doesn't steal for a day, is he no longer a thief?

[@pgtw2376]

In this day and age of lying and liars, Shouldn’t information be double verified from different sources?

[@jerryrichardson2799]

Sometimes it can't be done, but whenever it can be done without damaging national security, it should be. Thank you and voted way up!

[@razingcanez717]

Yeah, like facebook using a third party fact checker. Lol

[@amateur9626]

You need to watch the coverage of events from both sides, the truth will be in the middle. For example, I use logic to find the truth. For example, the fact that Ukraine is completely dependent on Russia suggests that the White House is lying about the Russian invasion. Russia provides Ukraine with electricity, coal for heating, gasoline, and food. If Russia stops these supplies, then Ukrainians will die of cold and hunger. No aggressor will provide for the one he intends to conquer in such a way.

[@pgtw2376]

@@amateur9626 wow! Where have you been? Russia already took over Crimea from Ukraine! Remember? Trump withheld weapons for Ukraine to push back as Trump wanted new Pres Zelinski to announce investigations into Hunter Biden? You people need to keep up!

[@amateur9626]

@@pgtw2376 Wow! You were banned on Google and therefore you can’t read a thief there that Crimea is an autonomous republic with its own parliament and government, a republic that, according to its status, has the full right to self-determination and decides itself which country to become a part of? Just like Britain decides whether to leave the EU or not. It's called democracy. Well you have been brainwashed, qualitatively…

[@dharmabum1230]

They still don't realize the damage they did by all the 9/11 propaganda

[@fyimediaworld]

The only "heated exchange" I heard was the tone of the reporter. Ask the questions, report the answer. And where was this reporter and his attitude during the Trump years??? I've never heard this "tough journalist" speak before and try to uncover lies in this manner.

[@kurosumomo]

Dude almost every single military engagement of the US was manufactured from lies. Stay out of Europe, stay out of Asia. Trump, as big of an mongrel he was, didn't want to start a war with Russia or China for that matter, because if you march on Russia, China will follow, so there was nothing to discuss, your current administration however, seems to be hell bent on starting a war with Russia, or at least a manufacture a conflict for whatever God reason. Even the Ukraine is denouncing 90% of what comes out of US officials, Ukraine, the country that will supposedly be invaded any minute now for the past month and a half, yet nothing happened and if the US doesn't Rambo in, wont happen ever.

[@Composermusic4]

Partisan nonsense. Both parties are trash and do not work for America. Stop buying this 2 party garbage.

[@Ex-expat]

I was as well stunned that the US just states this without further background.

[@jaywill742]

Thats how its always been done, but the media woke every one up with how crazy they acted with Trump, and once where awake there's no going back to sleep.

[@kevinjenner9502]

Where's former DNI and Congressional perjurer James Clapper to set the record straight?

[@peterstafford4426]

Stunned how? Has anyone denied that the Russians are putting troops on the border? The fact that they are is what is stunning. Why is it such a big leap that they would make fake videos to show inside Russia to get Russians worked up? Putin kills people who oppose him. WTF is wrong with you? If Russia does go and show fake video, we will know Putin is unsure of the Russian population supporting an invasion of Ukraine.

[@Skyhulk95]

@@peterstafford4426 you can’t be mad at someone putting troops on their own border it may next to another country but it’s still in their own country

[@RobertEmery]

@@Skyhulk95 did they say they were mad? No, they said they weren't surprised. Weird way to respond.

[@georgesleroux7419]

Wow! I bow in admiration. Not asking those questions, no matter however hard that can be, is actually the worst thing that can happen to our democracy and ultimately puts Americans safety at risk.

[@jerryrichardson2799]

True and thank you!

[@Morningv0dka]

Like when trump revoked CNN’s press pass his hogs cheered

[@didntlistendad]

Matt Lee asked the wrong question

[@RusZugunder]

@@Morningv0dka interesting to see democrats embrace orange man as a role model

[@misterk7040]

Keep in mind that Matt Lee is a favorite of RT (Russian Television) and does push the Russian foreign policy position. So let's not crown this guy the reincarnation of Walter Cronkite quite yet.

[@chucksgrace3225]

"Its intelligence okay? Just trust us. Come on man. Stop asking questions."

[@hexabob57]

If the "Information" has been Declassified, where IS said "Information" at? Let's SEE it!

[@lesleymariewade6405]

Watch the Biden Press Statement if you want more information.

[@annieothername]

I watched it. That information wasn’t ever supplied. Do you have a time stamp from the hour conference?

[@grumpyfella]

US: Woah, thats's alot of conflict you're having. Would be a shame if someone... escalated it.

[@ts7298]

Way to go, do not stop challenging politicians. Keep them straight

[@LambertBrady]

We pay good deficit spending tax dollars for calm, complete and truthful statements and answers.

[@IzThizThingOn]

I, for one, really appreciate the sarcasm, and the criticism of your truthful comment.

[@Outdoorsguy1212]

It’s a shame when Putin is more trustworthy than the American socialist government.

[@lesleymariewade6405]

We're still not entitled to classified information. Whatever it's about.

[@IzThizThingOn]

@@Outdoorsguy1212 What's socialism?

[@LambertBrady]

@@IzThizThingOn Thanks. I know he's working for somebody, but I'm afraid it's us.

[@yolandatrevino1181]

Finally CNN is telling the truth I'm not twisting the narrative of a fellow reporter. Refreshing and I thank you.

[@itinensanzen]

so silly

[@RookHuntDoer]

Now go attack faux News for doing that exact thing in every show they put out.

[@heidiweber2295]

Wonderful! Kudos to this reporter. His consistency is terrific.

[@dkpqzm]

It's about time that the media finally is doing it's job. But what took so long? For four years they listened to DTs BS and just shrugged their shoulders and went on their way.

[@DanTheMailman330]

Yep, when they did push with tough follow ups they allowed themselves to be scolded and and silenced with shouts of "fake news". On the rare occasion Chris Wallace surprised someone an pushed an issue it was nice...

[@coleenburns1701]

Remember when they did ask tough questions 4 yrs ago, they were threatened, manipulated and the government officials could only talk to certain journalists and all daily briefing were stopped. They couldn't do their job then.

[@rwtx7781]

Ned Price, former ciA, knows a lot about false flags.

[@kineticstar]

Troll account. Go ahead and ignore.

[@rwtx7781]

@@kineticstar I’ve never seen someone admit they’re a troll but I’ll ignore you if that’s what you want.

[@susancorvalan6765]

Use this as a lesson. CNN and all media reporters must think critically and while in the moment. They must advocate for their mission of reporting truth to the public.

[@HairHoFla]

Be a "Sam Donaldson" rip

[@patmebackimirish5586]

Cnn is only in it for the ratings not the news. I remember their reporting on Bush's war in iraq. On CNN in September 2002, National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice claimed that aluminum tubes purchased by Iraq were “only really suited for nuclear weapons programs.” This was precisely the opposite of what nuclear experts at the Energy Department were saying; they argued that not only was it very possible the tubes were for nonnuclear purposes but that it was very likely they were too. Even more dire assessments about the tubes from other agencies were exaggerated by administration officials - and in any case, the claim that they’re “only really suited” for nuclear weapons is just false.

[@HairHoFla]

@@patmebackimirish5586 yea we have this thing on the west side of the atlantic...media is much more commercialized...but even public supported media(pbs) has to concern themselves with ratings...

[@HairHoFla]

@@patmebackimirish5586 and Im half O'Mordha clan myself 😎

[@ilovevag8437]

Ok. Give credit to you for posting this. Unfortunately CNN folks do not ask questions like the AP reporter did.

[@ernestdjenon6384]

Facts!

[@DanTheMailman330]

Almost not US reporters do. Way too cozy with the government representatives they're questioning. On some networks they're straight up cheerleading for them.

[@williameubanks8078]

Have people forgotten what evidence is rather than a claim?

[@whowherewhatwhywen]

I think the reason why people are upset with the way that journalists cover the news, is that they often ask stupid questions. They often ask questions just to garner some sort of sound bite. They don't often ask the serious questions that need to be asked. The serious questions that we really need answers to. Even if the answer from those being questioned is no answer.

[@lunarwuffy5299]

Asking for evidence isn't a stupid question. The reporter is right. There has been none provided. Making a claim that something happened isn't evidence for anything other than that someone made a claim.

[@whowherewhatwhywen]

@@lunarwuffy5299 I'm not talking about this reporter. I'm talking about reporters that ask something like "do you think that inflation is going to hit you in the midterms." That's a no duh sort of question, that's just looking for a sound bite.

[@danielobrien8417]

What stupid question,did the journalist ask?

[@asapsinclair5491]

What was stupid about asking for proof 😭😭 that’s their job 🤣🤣 literally

[@Outdoorsguy1212]

How can you make such a stupid comment? Oh you believe CNN.

[@badwolf1699]

To CNN i want to say well done. You actually did you job with this story. Transparency is everything

[@afridgetoofar1818]

It wasn’t a CNN reporter asking the questions. He was an AP reporter

[@e.a.m.6382]

Please note: this was an Associated Press reporter, NOT a CNN reporter....

[@Hannodb1961]

The mere fact that CNN sided with the AP journalist is progress. You know how its done: see one, do one, teach one. Lets see if they can get to step two.

[@loveandgamingxx1744]

His name is Matt Lee. We need more like him...

[@JimWelniak]

There's a difference between asking tough questions and being argumentative.

[@robertwright5487]

Always question government actions. Personally, I believe that our officials feed us a lot of bull💩💩💩.

[@roseg.4354]

Tough question.. we need more honest reporters like him.

[@greatriotshield9952]

Hold The hell on CNN where was that type of questioning when Trump was in office.

[@sean_king]

I think it was trump who did the questioning, questioning and attacking journalists

[@chrisbammer8679]

Everytime he had a presser? Show me a single clip of Trump getting served softball questions when he was president

[@skipfrontzjr.8540]

@Let's Go Brandon he deflected and projected,

[@JFromAcc]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3K4f52QrN59p8k

[@potcrak1]

@@sean_king Couldn't stop Trump from taking questions even when walking to Marine One, now the president staff don't allow him to take questions.

[@ChrisAlbertH47]

"Military Intelligence" can often be an oxymoron.

[@harveymanfredsenjenson5417]

Northrop Grumman would like to thank the people of the Ukraine for your sacrifice. You've made our shareholders very happy. 🥳🎉🥳🎉🥳

[@djolivierastro]

Matt Lee is a true gem

[@Nyhetskanaler]

I'm surprised he didn't get up and walk away like every other American politician

[@jefftheriault3914]

Didn't you see his flak jacket? That's what he's there for.

[@GiarkReleos]

conservatives are the divas of politics

[@tonydmty1234567]

USA: 8 trillions USD on military budget in the last 10 years. However, the Healthcare system is the least efficient in the world per capita. The priority of the government spending is for corporate bailouts and defense and military budget to increase the wealth of the private and defense contractors, arms producers, weapon suppliers, the industrial war complex, and of course the Politicians.

[@GuyFromTheSouth]

I wish there was another healthcare system I do not trust the US government to do anything right. They can not run the military healthcare but theyre supposed to give us citizens good healthcare? It would be a disaster if the US was in control of our healthcare. Our politicians are so useless.

[@xlkarma8446]

Healthcare for all and free education are paramount for the American people.

[@aaronalegria1239]

@@xlkarma8446 socialism doesn't work

[@susanthomas5445]

Best reporting I have heard on CNN for quite some time.

[@Hannodb1961]

They realised with Trump gone, they need to do actual news again to remain relevant.

[@tomnohmy1273]

I'm a registered democrat. I want my party held accountable too. Great job CNN

[@blazeroranger]

Continue to vote them right?!

[@tomnohmy1273]

@@blazeroranger I voted for Biden. Don't plan to vote for him again. I'm not a party sycophant like most Republicans. I don't kiss any presidents ass.

[@TheNivKo]

The reporter's from the AP not CNN..

[@turkeysandwiche8552]

First get off crack

[@blazeroranger]

@@tomnohmy1273 yet you kiss democrats for destroyed $2+ billions worth of innocent businesses. California are sinking now because of democrats and you kiss em? Okay

[@jeepdan7776]

Great job CNN!!!! See if you don’t lie and create hate and division, and if you start reporting unbiased stories you might actually start getting some viewers.

[@passwordtaco]

The reporter was from the AP, not CNN.

[@JFromAcc]

Unbiased stories don't get ratings. How do you think fox does so well?

[@z0f0draz]

My thoughts exactly, or I must have been transported to a alternate universe.

[@beautifulbrown_infinity1673]

Really? It was that easy. So an organization could lie for profit/sheer evil/power *FOR YEARS* get others killed, hurt ,whatever and then all they have to do is COVER one story about a non-CNN journalist actually journalisting and they back good????

[@Dickson421]

@@passwordtaco you’re watching a cnn segment. I think it’s pretty obvious they are talking about the commentary by this cnn reporter

[@solarnaut]

Official : "Your questions are making me uncomfortable" Journalist : "Ummm, GOOD ! While not the intent a common side effect of me doing my job. " B-)

[@heidiweber2295]

Great journalism. He didn`t let go of him. Love it!!!!!

[@ly776]

The questions by the reporter were appropriate. It is also the case that that a US official might not be able to say much more without putting in danger the source for the information. Anyone who has worked with classified information knows that when providing it to the outside, there are always strict terms applied to what can be said and to whom. The State Department official's comment about the reporter giving solace to the enemy was undiplomatic and unprofessional.

[@jpttech]

Incredibly happy to see journalism on CNN

[@DigitalDissident]

Thank you Associated Press reporter Matt Lee!!! Finally a real question. Question everything, especially government war propagandist on podiums

[@dtawney1200]

How would the State Department "prove" this intelligence. Skeptical is good, argumentative not so much.

[@jerryw5508]

Matt Lee appears to be a journalist, of all the reporters over the past several years, this guy asks questions as he should. He deserves the Pulitzer prize medal.

[@tesladrew2608]

From now on, anyone that suggests we go to war needs to provide impeccable evidence.

[@Oneofthemones1]

It’s given to congress but most of cia and intelligence agency are way more powerful than the government and decide what to leak. And tell the people in power. In reality the agency has more power cuz they got all. The intel

[@JBEMultimediamadrid]

I wish the media was a little curious like this during the Iraq debacle... who knows the world would have been a little better today

[@falten2]

True. Guess they learned by that and have now adapted

[@Gman671]

Ding! 100% correct. I'm truly a Democrat, but this guy is doing the same thing I saw building up to the Iraq invasion. "Trust me", that's his evidence.

[@bethparker1500]

Bush didnt need more oil.

[@michellej4289]

I'm sure it's the motivation for his persistence

[@m1umo]

So, the reporter needs to verify the information given. Can’t verify from the person giving the information.

[@brentfrommemphistcb7091]

A real reporter asked questions and you act like he’s crazy.

[@suzanne7576]

DID YOU EVEN WATCH THE CLIP ? SHE BACKED HIM UP

[@David-sn9lq]

If only CNN would ask questions as aggressively as that reporter. Shameful.

[@thekillshootable]

Are you fucking serious? Did you not see Barbara Starr grill John Kirby??

[@rockycuro7737]

@@thekillshootable don't bother, CNN haters only listen to Trump anyway

[@twistedworld3764]

Now that's reporter doing his job

[@pr0xZen]

There's nothing unreasonable with this reporter pushing the issue. This is a pretty extreme and way-out-there claim, so they should fully comprehended the extraordinary need to provide something to back up its legitimacy, in the same session as they made these claims public. It needs to be backed up by way more than "trust me bro", and the public getting that info should not be a pulling-teeth struggle. Certaintly not when they tell us it has already been declassified. Meaning they already made the safety/risk assessment of making the information public, and decided direct publication was safe (enough). Suggesting the reporter does not understand "deterrance" is not only rude and unprofessional, it also has f all to do with the question. This is an extremely serious, tense and dangerous situation. It is not the time to play stupid games and deflect fair and reasonable questions. If they _can't_ back it up publicly, then don't make such claims public. It severely harm their credibility and transparency at a time when the American people, and the world at large, really need crystal clear information to the fullest extent possible. When we need the govt to give it to us straight, no BS.

[@baldergems627]

Agree! This always make people angry but I point out the same with the allegations about Putin’s poisoning of Navalny. Even Navalny himself promised to show the proofs which he said he have. Never did. Only possible outcome from this case, whether Navalny was poisoned or not, killed or not, was sanctions and immense pressure to stop Nordstream2 which the US has tried for years for its own interests. There isn’t one single incentive good enough for Putin to kill Navalny. And one more thing, if it was and Putin choose to do it, Navalny would be dead long ago. The racist clown isn’t popular. It’s all a mess. The US has created todays Putin 100-%

[@zarlei6048]

Well last time they said Russia was putting bounties on American soldiers. That claim was proven to be made up. This is like Soviet levels of propaganda but it's not even competent, just bufoonish.

[@mariag.8242]

@@baldergems627 Physicians and analysts with international reputations confirmed Navalny was poisoned with a Russian neurotoxin. He doesn’t need to present additional evidence. Do you think the guy almost died for the entertainment value? All it got him was prison without needed healthcare

[@mariag.8242]

If the evidence was still classified because releasing it could reveal sources to Russian intelligence, all he had to do was say so. We still wouldn’t have evidence but we also wouldn’t have a spokesman claiming he’s given the evidence

[@baldergems627]

@@mariag.8242 This is not evidence. Not at all. It’s information from spy agencies given to media. Don’t be naive. I’m not concluding, but, it’s *not* evidence. There is no proof Navalny was poisoned at all. Not by Putin, not by a angry Russian oligarch, not by himself. None. Please raise the standards in information that is used to condition us for war and potential nuclear war or mishap. Show me the evidence and I’m the first one to bow in shame. Navalny promised to show us the evidence he has but never did.

[@dtchinacat3973]

Now, I LOVE this Reporter: proof is proof and here say is here say!

[@eliteconcretewarrior9836]

That moment when neds face said," MAYDAY MAYDAY GET ME OUTTA HERE". Priceless

[@thetweatles8176]

Why do you suppose such large segments of the American electorate have come to harbor such profound concerns about Brandon's cognitive fitness?

[@la7dfa]

Everything is rigged, even the Emmys and GOP elections. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGqki4yAj8h4mZY

[@ecamormex]

Wow, a great reporter!! CNN wishes it had a single reporter this brave!

[@Laocoon283]

Holy shit honesty tastes like the last drop of water in the desert

[@frogneckmen857]

See, this is what happens when a reporter isn't shooshed or told to sit down.

[@jaynegrant3133]

* a competent reporter

[@crystco8088]

a reporter not an activist or propagandist.

[@potcrak1]

Lately Psaki's people just loudly shout the reporters out of the room.

[@frogneckmen857]

@@potcrak1lately? They've done that for years

[@uschischueller4643]

Great reporting! CNN growing balls.

[@បេះដូង-ឡ5ទ]

I couldn't believe it was CNN. LOL

[@mattcwatkins]

Good for AP! All I heard the spokesperson state was an assertion, but at the very least tone-deaf about providing actual verifiable source to that claim.

[@uslimov]

"I just delivered it, I can give a transcript of me saying it." А что, так можно было?😂🤣😂

[@ziggyzugg]

Becoming more like Putin's Russia everyday.

[@jesusdaholy]

I’m going to try this if I’m ever in court to prove my innocence

[@geraldmeehan8942]

I am happy to so push back by a journalist. Most "journalists" are in the pockets of defense industry.

[@potcrak1]

Pfizer in CNN's case.

[@Dean4511]

Or just shills for the DNC.

[@truthandunity623]

I'm very impressed with this unbiased assessment of the state of journalism and its goals.

[@GoliathsChamp]

Thank you for covering this. Take care of your neighbors

[@MichaelCravatt]

Take note, CNN. This is what it looks like when a reporter actually does their job.

[@ovidionieves855]

Obviously you meant Fox News.

[@lloydchristmas5698]

You know Fox Entertainment is close to having disclaimers before every show saying these are opinions & not facts by their VJ’s, right? 🤔 🤡

[@colorad6018]

@@ovidionieves855 no, he means Karen Keiller over at the den of vipers aka CNN

[@enrique4693]

Wait...CNN is covering this and siding with the reporter.

[@JNoble-dm9fp]

@@enrique4693 apparently you only watch Fox Entertainment🤣😂🤣😂

[@mrfxm55]

But also the reporter wouldn't take the speakers word for the information presented.

[@mrphilbert1]

There is no truth without evidence. This is the root of critical thought.

[@randybennett5417]

The difference between a veteran reporter and a novice reporter. It"s time for real news reporters to start investigating, get it on.

[@onosaiprime361]

Hammer time.

[@chriscabral688]

If CNN can do this type of reporting I've actually may start watching them again

[@henkmelief]

Like fox??????lol

[@Swnsasy]

The reporter has a good point.. What is the information itself is what he's asking.. He's saying ok, you didn't give the information just a statement that you have information...

[@kagenou509]

I'm surprised CNN is talking about this...

[@kevinjenner9502]

Especially considering former DNI and Congressional perjurer James Clapper in a CNN contributor.

[@harveymanfredsenjenson5417]

Must be trying to get their ratings out of the toilet

[@gerarddiaz2515]

Btw.. Russia started bombarding Ukraine.

[@suggadeg]

Well done by the journalist. I wish we would see more of this in contemporary journalism. This is what happens when you grill the government; they get frustrated that you don’t just take their unfounded statements are gospel.

[@robertschoelerman7496]

Where was this reporter while Trump was in office asking him these questions every day he lied about something

[@4LawNotes]

You must be living under a rock for the last 5 years.

[@Dean4511]

It would also be nice to see CNN and the rest of the liberal MSM apply this kind of attention and scrutiny to the crises at our southern border, too.

[@nickg.3741]

@doof goobins Well yeah, he needed the attention.

[@ProfessorSteez]

@@nickg.3741 You’re going to have a stroke after this years midterms

[@nickg.3741]

@@ProfessorSteez Lol nailed it with the non sequitur! I keep asking this as a response - if you don't get this "red wave" you're expecting, y'all going to have another hissy fit and claim voter fraud with no evidence while also continuing to perpetuate voter fraud? Just curious! :) You're right, though - certain Republicans are definitely making it difficult for Democrats to win future elections by attacking accessibility to voting and using disinformation. Thank you for pointing that out!

[@MikisFamily-l5i]

is these really CNN?

[@kingster99me]

Standing ovation for Matt the mystery reporter!!! Thank you! 👏

[@11Nosferatu11]

This might be the first time CNN has ever reported on an actual story..

[@dickjones8119]

You're right... LOL !!!

[@Dean4511]

Shocking, wasn't it?

[@nickg.3741]

@@dickjones8119 ROFL totally!!! Man, we're like, some of the most truthful, factual people ever!

[@nickg.3741]

@Bob Hope Totally Bob - between then and this piece, absolutely nothing they've published has been accurate...hey, you looking to buy a bridge?!

[@rebelmango2141]

This aged very poorly 🤡