CNN Tweaks Trump Tweet, Removes Hillary's ‘Crooked' Moniker On-Screen

Monica Sanchez | August 29, 2016
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CNN took it upon itself to alter one of Donald Trump’s tweets about Hillary Clinton, removing the “Crooked” moniker he uses to describe his presidential rival.

On Sunday, during a segment about how Trump has called on Clinton to release her medical records, CNN displayed and read on air what appeared to be an original tweet from the Republican presidential candidate.

Here’s his original tweet:

Here’s CNN’s revised version:

(Image via Twitter)

Notice the difference?

A major news network tweaked a person’s written words to better suit its agenda, shoving aside viewers’ expectations for journalistic integrity.

It’s especially disturbing that said news network failed to mention any revisions.

Is this an example of media bias? Would it have made a difference if CNN confessed to modifying the tweet before showing it on national television?

Let us know what you think in the comments section below. 

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