'The president says... that 'no human' would want to live there. You know who did, Mr. President? I did,' the 'New Day Weekend' co-host and anchor said.
"The president says... that 'no human' would want to live there. You know who did, Mr. President? I did," the 'New Day Weekend' co-host and anchor said.
CNN's Victor Blackwell teared up while reporting on President Trump's use of the word "infested" to describe Rep. Elijah Cummings' Maryland district, where the anchor and correspondent is from, on Saturday. on Saturday as his eyes turned glassy and he bit his lip, "that 'no human' would want to live there. You know who did, Mr. President? I did. From the day I was brought home to the hospital to the day I left for college.
Blackwell continued, "There are challenges, no doubt. But people are proud of their community. I don't want to sound self-righteous, but people get up and go to work there, they care for their families there, they love their children who pledge allegiance to the flag just like people who live in districts of Congress who support you, sir. They are Americans, too."
Twitter users supported Blackwell's segment on Saturday, with California Gov. Gavin Newsom tweeting, "Watch this entire clip. To the end. Words matter." "Watch and listen to this entire video—all 2 minutes and 40 seconds of it. Thank you for your powerful words, @VictorBlackwell,"
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