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CNN's April Ryan suggests journalists shouldn't expose Biden's contradictions, use leaked recordings
Fox News ^ | 12/12/2020 | Joseph A. Wulfsohn

Posted on 12/13/2020 10:16:55 AM PST by RightGeek

Would you consider yourself a reporter at this point or is that more of a former job description?' one critic asked

White House correspondent April Ryan raised eyebrows on Friday after she appeared to endorse the idea that journalists shouldn't reveal contradictions between President-elect Joe Biden's public and private statements.

On Thursday, Ryan appeared to express disapproval that a recording of Biden claiming "defund the police" rhetoric hurt down-ballot Democrats in last month's elections was leaked to The Intercept, which duly reported on it.

"I asked an incoming White House source was the meeting contentious with civil rights leader and @JoeBiden and the answer was 'no'. A rights leader at the meeting says @JoeBiden was passionate," Ryan tweeted. "The question is who taped this meeting and why? What is the agenda?"

Vice journalist Edward Ongweso Jr. responded with a tongue-in-cheek scolding of such journalistic practices.

"It is irresponsible and sets a dangerous precedent for journalists covering the incoming administration to be able to use secretly recorded conversations in their stories," Ongweso Jr. tweeted. "To parse out Biden's thoughts and anticipate his policy commitments, you must go through proper channels."

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"Revealing a contradiction between Biden’s private thoughts and public statements is dangerous because it erodes public trust in the President, the Office, and the media itself," the Vice reporter concluded.

Stunningly, the outspoken anti-Trump American Urban Radio Networks reporter and CNN analyst offered her endorsement of abandoning basic journalistic practices.

"You hit the nail in the head! This is not good at all," Ryan said in response to the first tweet. She then "liked" the other two tweets in the thread.

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: aprilryan; bias; biden; cnn; defundthepolice; enemedia; fakenews; hutusandtutsis; mediabias; ongweso; tfjba
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To: RightGeek

Many of these journalists are Chinese operatives.


21 posted on 12/13/2020 10:42:23 AM PST by MeneMeneTekelUpharsin (Freedom is the freedom to discipline yourself so others don't have to do it for you.)
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To: RightGeek

Ms Piggy loves the smell of and swimming in her feces.


22 posted on 12/13/2020 10:44:05 AM PST by Bellagio
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To: RightGeek

These are the same cockroaches who would be totally fine with anyone taping anything related to President Trump..such evil bastards these roaches are


23 posted on 12/13/2020 10:46:39 AM PST by Sarah Barracuda
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To: RightGeek

They’re getting more and more comfortable with the role of propagandists and care less about real journalism.


24 posted on 12/13/2020 10:48:09 AM PST by Spok (All free men are equal only in their freedom; everything else is up to them.dirt road.)
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To: RightGeek
"It is irresponsible and sets a dangerous precedent for journalists covering the incoming administration to be able to use secretly recorded conversations in their stories," Ongweso Jr. tweeted. "To parse out Biden's thoughts and anticipate his policy commitments, you must go through proper channels."

Yes, you must go through the 'Ministry of Truth' first...

Remember:

"War Is Peace, Freedom Is Slavery, and Ignorance Is Strength"

25 posted on 12/13/2020 10:48:39 AM PST by GOPJ (If China released a virus that killed ONLY gays, would PR FIRMS still place more Chinese in TV ads? )
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To: newzjunkey
Based on her behavior in the WH press room, that’s a different standard than she operated under with Trump.

Ding, ding, ding - we have a thread winnah!

26 posted on 12/13/2020 10:50:35 AM PST by GOPJ (If China released a virus that killed ONLY gays, would PR FIRMS still place more Chinese in TV ads? )
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To: RightGeek

I get the feeling that a slow drive is underway to replace Biden with Harris. Stay Tuned!


27 posted on 12/13/2020 10:54:17 AM PST by Old Retired Army Guy
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To: RightGeek

both - there was a human on the great grandfather’s side, but no one talks about him


28 posted on 12/13/2020 10:56:32 AM PST by PIF (They came for me and mine ... now its your turn)
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To: RightGeek

Where is the CBS reporter who asked Biden about Hunter during the campaign?

Anchorage?


29 posted on 12/13/2020 11:03:14 AM PST by joshua c (President Elect joshua_c. Hey if Joe can do it.)
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To: RightGeek

Total lack of self awareness. They have ruined any credibility of their trade. No one will listen.
Branded as “Enemy of. The People”


30 posted on 12/13/2020 11:05:07 AM PST by griswold3 (Democratic Socialism is Slavery by Mob Rule)
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To: RightGeek

Is there enough Viagra in the world ?


31 posted on 12/13/2020 11:05:40 AM PST by LeonardFMason
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To: BenLurkin

That is good to know, I guess she will let President Nixon off the hook now.


32 posted on 12/13/2020 11:05:42 AM PST by taterjay
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To: LeonardFMason
Is there enough Viagra in the world ?

Many years of life has taught me one thing. Somewhere, there is someone who would hit it.

33 posted on 12/13/2020 11:15:13 AM PST by Richard Kimball (WWG1WGA)
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To: RightGeek

Didn’t she get the memo? It’s ok to try to get rid of Biden now, so we can have president super spreader.


34 posted on 12/13/2020 11:16:52 AM PST by Old Yeller (Joe McCarthy was right.)
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To: RightGeek

Did the media take this stance with the Access Hollywood tape?


35 posted on 12/13/2020 11:17:51 AM PST by fhayek
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To: RightGeek
My Gawd.... What is that?!
36 posted on 12/13/2020 11:30:56 AM PST by Rummyfan (In any war between the civilized man and the savage, support the civilized man. Support Israel.d)
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To: RightGeek

The left don’t even pretend to be fair and balanced anymore- They mock the idea of it-


37 posted on 12/13/2020 11:37:05 AM PST by Bob434
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To: RightGeek

Someone needs to tell her: you aren’t a journalist. You aren’t even an activist. You’re a stenographer.


38 posted on 12/13/2020 11:48:21 AM PST by A_perfect_lady (The greatest wealth is to live content with little. -Plato)
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To: RightGeek

Damn, that’s a low forehead.


39 posted on 12/13/2020 11:49:00 AM PST by A_perfect_lady (The greatest wealth is to live content with little. -Plato)
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To: gov_bean_ counter

Except the Chin was faking.


40 posted on 12/13/2020 11:50:00 AM PST by xkaydet65 ( )
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