Posted on 03/25/2016 10:03:55 AM PDT by NKP_Vet
A CNN debate between a Donald Trump supporter and former Ted Cruz communications director Amanda Carpenter went off the rails Friday when the Trump supporter suddenly accused Carpenter of having an illicit affair with her former boss.
CNN's Kate Bolduan was hosting a segment on the feud between Trump and Ted Cruz. "Are you ready for Trump to move on?" she asked Boston Herald columnist Adriana Cohen.
"Oh, absolutely I think we should move on," she responded. "Where we should move to is The National Enquirer story that has reported that has Ted Cruz has had affairs with five mistresses, including you've been named as well, Amanda."
"I don't think that's 'moving on' at all, Adriana," an exasperated Bolduan interrupted.
"If we're going call Donald Trump's character into question, I would like Ted Cruz to issue a statement whether or not the National Enquirer story is true, that he has had affairs with many women, including you were named, Amanda," Cohen repeated. "Will you denounce this story or will you confirm it?"
Bolduan stepped in to make it clear that CNN wasn't supporting the Enquirer report. "It will come as no surprise to our viewers, CNN has no reporting on what you're talking about coming from from The National Enquirer," she deadpanned.
Carpenter kept her composure pretty well, considering the circumstances. "What's out there is tabloid trash. If someone wants to comment on it, they can talk to my lawyer," she responded.
"It's categorically fault," she continued angrily. "You should be ashamed for spreading this smut. Donald Trump supporters should be held to account for it."
"I'm not spreading smut," Cohen responded.
"I will not be intimidated," Carpenter shot back. "I will continue to make my thoughts known about Donald Trump. I'm not backing down."
So much for MSM trying to control this story.
There must be a blanket moratorium on even discussing it. This CNN chick was panic-stricken and flailing as soon as it came up, LOL.
Also, headline is a bit misleading. The woman asked carpenter to address the claims, she didn’t actually accuse her of being guilty.
If any of this story is true about Ted Cruz, he should run as a Democrat. Look what philandering did for Bubba Clinton.
Did Carpenter ever say it wasn’t true?
Bow chica bow wow.... and guess what? She actually got her degree from...ahem, Ball State University.
You can’t make this stuff up. The blacklist girl was one of the 5 Cruz riders.
Already 376,000 tweets. It’s number one world-wide
#cruzsexscandal
Over under on whether this thread is pulled?
Its categorically fault, Hmm interesting
This seems like Clinton-bait, with a whiff of Bill Ayers for good measure.
Cruz on Enquirer piece: “It is garbage, complete & utter lies. It is a tabloid smear and it has come from Donald Trump and his henchmen.”
Now media can run this story.
Amanda Carpenter said, “Talk to my lawyer” regarding the National Inquirer article? Why? Why hasnt Cruz come out against these claims??? Why arent they filing defamation claims???
One denial down, four to go!
I’m waiting to hear from the Trump spokesperson gal...she is implicated in this story as well!
Is Ted Cruz, Amanda’s lawyer?
Has Fiorina made any statements about the $500k given to her by Cruz campaign in July of last year?
Good, good....
Over 10.
I don’t know what they saw in him.
And he’s a politician! That would be enough for me to run for the hills!
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