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Fauci says Fox's Watters should be fired for comments on him

Headline from Journal Times, from the development of Dec 21, 2021

Newest development Dec 22, 2021 · 2 reportsDr. Fauci Uses a CNN Program to Try to Get Jesse Watters Fired for Encouraging Citizens to Ask Him Hard Questions

NEW YORK (AP) — Fox News defended Jesse Watters on Tuesday after he used the phrase “kill shot” in a speech urging young conservatives to confront Dr. Anthony Fauci in

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    Fauci says Fox's Watters should be fired for comments on him

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    Dr. Fauci Uses a CNN Program to Try to Get Jesse Watters Fired for Encouraging Citizens to Ask Him Hard Questions

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  1. Talking Points Memo

    Fauci Slams Fox Host Jesse Watters For Urging People To Harass Him (opens Talking Points Memo)

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    Talking Points Memo's feed description

    Infectious disease official Dr. Anthony Fauci tore into Fox News host Jesse Watters on Tuesday morning for pushing people to confront him in public to create fodder for conservative media.

  2. Breitbart News

    Fauci: FNC's Jesse Watters 'Should Be Fired on the Spot' for 'Ambush' Remarks (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Tuesday on CNN's "New Day," National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director Dr. Anthony Fauci reacted to Fox News Channel's Jesse Watters calling on a crowd to "ambush" the White House chief medical adviser with a metaphorical "kill shot" during a confrontation. | Clips

  3. Portland Press Herald

    Fauci says Fox News host Jesse Watters should be fired for ‘ambush’ and ‘kill shot’ comments (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    Fauci has become a regular target of criticism for conservatives, particularly the prime-time opinion hosts at Fox News.

  4. NBC4 Washington

    Fauci Says Jesse Watters Should ‘Be Fired on the Spot' After Fox News Host's ‘Kill Shot' Comments (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    NBC4 Washington's feed description

    Dr. Anthony Fauci on Tuesday called out the “crazy” threats made against him by Fox News Channel’s Jesse Watters, saying the conservative provocateur should “be fired on the spot.” The nation’s top infectious disease doctor, appearing on CNN’s “New Day,” was responding to comments Watters made over …

  5. The Federalist

    CNN Loved The 'Kill Shot' Phrase Until Jesse Watters Used It Against Fauci (opens The Federalist)

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    The Federalist's feed description

    CNN frequently uses the 'kill shot' metaphor in its coverage, but after Fox News' Jesse Watters used it, CNN threw a hissy fit.

  6. Journal Times

    Fauci says Fox's Watters should be fired for comments on him (opens Journal Times)

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    Journal Times's feed description

    NEW YORK (AP) — Fox News defended Jesse Watters on Tuesday after he used the phrase “kill shot” in a speech urging young conservatives to confront Dr. Anthony Fauci in

  7. Hot Air

    Fauci: Fox News should fire Jesse Watters for talking about using a "kill shot" on me (opens Hot Air)

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    Hot Air's feed description

    The most grievous offense in this sorry episode is the idea that America needs more ambush “journalism.” That technique was pioneered by “60 Minutes” not because it made for go...

  8. BizPac Review

    Fauci demands Fox News fire Jesse Watters 'on the spot' for using 'kill shot' metaphor at rally (opens BizPac Review)

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    BizPac Review's feed description

    Fauci is demanding that Fox News fire Watters after he used a "kill shot" metaphor that he found offensive. Liberals branded him a terrorist.

  9. Adweek

    Fox News Says Jesse Watters’ Words Were ‘Twisted Completely Out of Context’ After Dr. Fauci Calls For His Firing (opens Adweek)

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    Adweek's feed description

    During an appearance at a political conference for young conservatives, Watters encouraged the audience to “ambush” Dr. Fauci, and finish him off with a “kill shot” consisting of hard-hitting questions.

  10. The Hill

    Fauci on Fox's Jesse Watters: He 'should be fired on the spot' (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Anthony Fauci, the nation's leading infectious disease doctor, is calling for the firing of a prominent host on Fox News following comments the host made suggesting activists ambush Fauci and go for a rhetorical "kill shot" to his credib

  11. Forbes

    Dr. Fauci Says Fox News Channel’s Jesse Watters ‘Should Be Fired On The Spot’ (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Watters urged Turning Point USA attendees to confront Fauci in “ambush” encounters. "The kill shot. Deadly. Because he doesn’t see it coming.”

  12. The Week

  13. CNN

    Fauci calls for Fox News host to be fired 'on the spot' for 'kill shot' comments (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Dr. Anthony Fauci on Tuesday said that Fox News host Jesse Watters should be fired for using violent language at a conservative conference to encourage attendees to ambush him in hopes of creating a viral moment.

  14. Newsweek

    Fox stands by Watters after "kill shot" remark while Fauci wants him fired (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    "It's more than clear that Jesse Watters was using a metaphor for asking hard-hitting questions to Dr. Fauci about gain-of-function research," Fox News said.

  15. Insider

    Fauci says Fox News' Jesse Watters should be fired on the spot after 'ambush' remarks (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    "The only thing that I have ever done throughout these two years is to encourage people to practice good public-health practices..." Fauci said.

  16. RedState

    Dr. Fauci Uses a CNN Program to Try to Get Jesse Watters Fired for Encouraging Citizens to Ask Him Hard Questions (opens RedState)

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    RedState's feed description

    Normal people always try to get critics fired for using metaphors they dishonestly label as violent threats

  17. Townhall

    Fact Check: Did Fox News Host Jesse Watters Call for Violence Against Dr. Fauci? (opens Townhall)

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    Townhall's feed description

    Did conservative Fox News commentator Jesse Watters call for violence against Dr. Anthony Fauci during a speech at a conservative political conference?Viewers of CNN's "New Day" on Tuesday morning would

  18. Gopusa

    Fauci demands Fox News fire Jesse Watters (opens Gopusa)

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    Gopusa's feed description

    Fox News on Tuesday issued a statement standing behind network host Jesse Watters, after unelected bureaucrat Dr. Anthony Fauci called for Watters’ immediate firing over comments the host made at a Turning Point USA political conference this week.

  19. Newsweek

    Jesse Watters Calls Fauci a Clown As Calls For Fox News Host to Be Fired Grow (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The Fox News anchor faced calls from the top infectious disease doctor to be fired for urging conservatives to "ambush" him.

  20. PhillyVoice

    Fauci: FOX News host Jesse Watters 'should be fired' for urging young conservatives to 'ambush' him (opens PhillyVoice)

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    PhillyVoice's feed description

    At AmericaFest, the pundit and Philly native riled up his audience with a needlessly violent metaphor

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