Democratic Washington Rep. Pramila Jayapal drew criticism over her reaction during an MSNBC interview Tuesday, the New York Post reported.
During her appearance on “The Reidout” with host Joy Reid, Jayapal appeared to laugh when discussing news outlets’ reporting on President Joe Biden’s June 18, 2024 executive action, according to the outlet. Jayapal’s reaction, specifically in response to the Fox News banner reading, “Migrant arrested for raping 13-year-old New York City girl,” drew criticism.
Progressive Rep. Pramila Jayapal laughs at news coverage of migrant who raped NYC 13-year-old girl https://t.co/4el6c0EOrW pic.twitter.com/4AcToJjFKL
— New York Post (@nypost) June 21, 2024
The segment highlighted the perceived differences in reporting between MSNBC, CNN and Fox News. MSNBC and CNN were shown reporting on Biden’s announcement of legal protections for…