Harris Faulkner gets honest about reporter from NABJ event — then she makes election prediction that Democrats will hate



Fox News anchor Harris Faulkner called out ABC News reporter Rachel Scott on Thursday for trying to corner Donald Trump with "gotcha" questions.

On Wednesday, Trump sat for questions at a National Association of Black Journalists panel in Washington. The appearance began with immediate contention: Scott didn't say "hello" to Trump but immediately began to grill him with questions implying that he is racist.

'I mean, it didn't take much to show humanity, and in that moment, I was so disappointed that that didn't happen.'

In true Trump form, the former president condemned Scott for her "nasty" question.

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Reflecting on the event during a "Fox & Friends" interview, Faulkner — who was one of three black journalists to question Trump at the NABJ event — expressed dismay over how Trump was treated.

Not only did audio and technical problems snare the event — issues Faulkner attributed to the NABJ and ABC News — but Faulkner blasted Scott, though without naming her, for stirring up emotion through "gotcha moments" that grabbed headlines. She mourned the fact that emotionally charged moments grabbed headlines instead of the fact that Trump, according to Faulkner, willingly walked "into a racial storm."

But that's not the only problem with the event, Faulkner went on to say.

Like Trump, Faulkner took significant issue with the fact that Trump was not given a proper welcome.

"He walks out on stage and not a greeting to acknowledge it's been 18 days at that point since you survived an assassination attempt. 'We're going to ask you tough questions, but Mr. President, welcome, and we are glad you're still here,'" she said.

"I mean, it didn't take much to show humanity, and in that moment, I was so disappointed that that didn't happen," she added. "I couldn't control it, but it got things off to an emotional start, and you and I both know that once that happens and you are interviewing someone, there is an agenda."

At the end of her reflection, Faulkner made a prediction about the 2024 election: The only color that will matter is green.

"I don't know that people are going to vote on the color of their skin and the hair texture this time around," she predicted. "This is about money, the color is green."

If Faulkner is right, then Vice President Kamala Harris will have a tough time overcoming President Joe Biden's record and her history of far-left economic views. Americans, after all, remember the price of their groceries when Trump was president.

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‘That Moment Was Not Fair’: Harris Faulkner Warns Media Is Using Race To ‘Divide’ Country After Trump’s NABJ Interview

'I can’t impress upon you how much complicity there is'

'Disgraceful': Trump torches 'very rude' ABC News reporter at National Association of Black Journalists convention



Former President Donald Trump participated in the National Association of Black Journalists convention on Wednesday afternoon.

The interview with a panel of reporters started on a bad note, with one moderator immediately accusing Trump of previous racist attacks.

'I got treated so rudely.'

"You have used words like 'animal' and 'rabid' to describe black district attorneys. You've attacked black journalist, calling them a 'loser,' saying the questions that they are asking are, quote, 'stupid and racist.' You've had dinner with a white supremacist at your Mar-a-Lago resort. So, my question, sir, now that you are asking black supporters to vote for you, why should black voters trust you after you have used language like that?" said ABC News correspondent Rachel Scott.

The former president slammed the reporter for the "nasty" question and introduction after the moderator failed to greet him before jumping into the exchange.

Trump responded, "Well, first of all, I don't think I've ever been asked a question in such a horrible manner. The first question. You don't even say, 'Hello, how are you?'"

"Are you with ABC?" Trump asked the reporter. "Because I think they're a fake news network. A terrible network."

The former president's response elicited a boisterous reaction from the audience.

"I think it's disgraceful that I came here in good spirit," Trump added.

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At another point in the interview, Trump stopped Scott from interrupting him during a response.

"We have you for a limited time, sir. I'd love to move on to different topics if we can," she insisted.

Trump retorted, "No, excuse me. You're the one that held me up for 35 minutes, just so you understand."

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Trump later torched the reporter again for how she started the interview when asked by a different moderator whether he would be willing to step down as president if he becomes no longer mentally fit for office.

"Look, if I came onto a stage like this and I got treated so rudely as this woman treated me," Trump said, pointing to Scott. "Very rude. That was a nasty — that wasn't even a question. She didn't ask me a question. She gave a statement."

Scott asked Trump whether he thinks Vice President Kamala Harris was a "DEI hire," referring to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Trump pushed the reporter to define DEI, but she responded by stating what the acronym stands for and refused to provide a definition.

The reporter rephrased her question, "Do you believe that Vice President Kamala Harris is only on the ticket because she is a black woman?"

Trump responded, "No, I think it's maybe a little bit different."

"She was always of Indian heritage. She was only promoting Indian heritage. I didn't know she was black until a number of years ago when she happened to turn black. And now she wants to be known as black. So, I don't know — is she Indian or is she black?" Trump questioned. "I respect either one, but she obviously doesn't."

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Hawley turns tables on reporter who tries to play 'gotcha' over Ketanji Brown Jackson concerns: 'Good luck!'



Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) on Monday dismantled an ABC News reporter's attempt to paint him as a hypocrite for being concerned about Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson's record on child sex offenders.

But when the reporter was "pressed on the facts, they had nothing," Hawley's office noted.

What is the background?

The White House, Democrats, and media are fiercely pushing back against criticism Hawley has lodged against Jackson.

Last week, Hawley explained that he "noticed an alarming pattern when it comes to Judge Jackson’s treatment of sex offenders, especially those preying on children" after reviewing Jackson's record as a judge and policymaker.

Hawley's grievances are related to Jackson's record on offenders in child porn — not sexual assault or abuse. Jackson has voiced constitutional concerns for punishing offenders after they have completed their sentences.

I\u2019ve been researching the record of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, reading her opinions, articles, interviews & speeches. I\u2019ve noticed an alarming pattern when it comes to Judge Jackson\u2019s treatment of sex offenders, especially those preying on children
— Josh Hawley (@Josh Hawley) 1647469429

White House press secretary Jen Psaki responded last week by saying that "attempts to smear or discredit [Jackson's] history and her work are not borne out in facts." Sen. Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) called Hawley "wrong" and "inaccurate and unfair," while the Washington Post gave Hawley three Pinocchios for his claims.

What happened with Hawley?

While meeting with reporters Monday, Hawley faced questions from ABC News congressional correspondent Rachel Scott on why he allegedly supported judges in the past with a record similar to Jackson's on child offenders.

"How is it acceptable for a lower court, if it’s not acceptable for a higher court?" she asked.

Hawley noted that he was unsure to which judges Scott was referring and explained he has voted for only one Supreme Court nominee.

"We have looked through your record, and it shows that you have voted for at least three federal judges that have imposed lighter sanctions on child porn offenders, so how do you square that?" Scott followed up.

"Same answer — not for this court," Hawley shot. "And, I think this pattern is going to be a problem wherever I’m aware of it. In this instance, I know that’s a White House talking point, but I think it’s a dangerous one. You gotta be careful with that. It’s the old ‘Well, everyone else is jumping off a cliff, so I will too.'"

After his opening statement at Judge Jackson's nomination hearing, ABC News tried to play \u201cgotcha\u201d with Sen. Hawley, repeating the White House's latest talking points verbatim. But when pressed on the facts, they had nothing.\n \nHear the full exchange below.pic.twitter.com/zGDsmVY2QT
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When Scott asked Hawley if he regrets the votes, Hawley pressed the reporter to explain which judges were allegedly soft on child offenders and in which cases they were lenient.

"I have not seen the White House’s talking points on this. But this is their new line," Hawley added.

Scott shot back that her allegations are "public information" and named Judge Joseph Bianco, who sits on the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, and Andrew Brasher, who sits on the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.

Hawley repeatedly asked Scott what the cases were in which the judges were soft on child offenders, but Scott could not say.

"You voted for them," Scott said. "Shouldn’t you be familiar with their record, as well?"

"But what were the cases?" Hawley fired back. "You don’t know their record. So you haven't looked that up. What cases? Was it after their confirmation or before?"

"Do you expect me to just —" Scott said before she was interrupted.

"Well, I expect you to know the facts that you're asking me about," Hawley interjected. "So how many cases did they have? Judge Jackson had seven. I just listed them. So, what are the ones that these judges have?"

"So, you don’t know. You’re just here to do a 'gotcha,'" he continued as he began walking away. "When you know and get the facts, come back to me. Good luck!"