Surprise: CBS Actually Presses Warren on Whether Soleimani Was a Terrorist

Scott Whitlock | January 6, 2020
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[See NewsBusters for more.] Given that journalists have echoed Democratic talking points on the killing of Qasem Soleimani and touted the militant as a “revered,” “inspiring” leader, it was a breath of fresh air on Monday to see CBS This Morning’s Ed O’Keefe flat-out ask Elizabeth Warren if he was a “terrorist.” In a report from Iowa, O’Keefe explained, “Most Democrats agree he was a ruthless terrorist, but some are raising concerns about the strike, itself. That includes Senator Elizabeth Warren, who told me last night she has questions about the timing.” The journalist quizzed, “Is he a terrorist? Does he deserve to be killed?”