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Southwest Airlines probing pilot's use of anti-Biden phrase on plane's public address system

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An AP reporter who was on the flight said there was an "audible gasp" from some passengers when the pilot said "Let's go, Brandon."

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  1. Newsweek

    Southwest Airlines faces boycott threats after pilot's reported use of "let's go Brandon" (opens Newsweek)

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    The phrase has become known amongst conservatives as a code for saying "F--- Joe Biden!" after a video went viral earlier this month during a NASCAR race.

  2. Forbes

    Southwest Apologizes For Pilot’s Trumpy ‘Let’s Go, Brandon’ Sign-Off (opens Forbes)

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    The phrase is a stand-in for a vulgar expletive directed to President Biden.

  3. Hot Air

    Southwest Airlines apologizes for pilot's "Let's Go Brandon" remark (opens Hot Air)

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    Investigation opened

  4. Townhall

    Southwest Pilot Sends AP Reporter into Absolute Panic After Signing Off with 'Let's Go Brandon!' (opens Townhall)

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    The new anti-Biden slogan of "Let's Go Brandon!" has truly taken the country by storm, as a more polite way of saying "F*ck Joe Biden!" A Southwest pilot recently signed off

  5. CBS News

    Southwest Airlines probing pilot's use of anti-Biden phrase on plane's public address system (opens CBS News)

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    An AP reporter who was on the flight said there was an "audible gasp" from some passengers when the pilot said "Let's go, Brandon."

  6. KTVZ Bend

    Southwest investigates pilot who used 'Brandon' phrase (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    By AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Southwest Airlines says it is conducting an internal investigation after one of its pilot used a phrase on the plane’s public address system that has become a stand-in for insulting President Joe Biden.

  7. Opelika-Auburn News

    Southwest investigates pilot who used 'Let's go, Brandon' phrase on flight (opens Opelika-Auburn News)

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    The phrase has become a stand-in for insulting President Joe Biden.

  8. KTVU San Francisco

    Southwest pilot under investigation for using 'Let's go, Brandon' phrase (opens KTVU San Francisco)

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    Southwest is investigating a pilot who used a phrase that's become a stand-in for insulting President Joe Biden over the plane's public address system.

  9. NBC News

    Southwest pilot under investigation for allegedly using anti-Biden phrase (opens NBC News)

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    The pilot signed off to passengers aboard a flight by saying, “Let’s go, Brandon,” which has become code in some conservative circles for "F--- Joe Biden."

  10. Wfmy News 2

    Southwest investigates pilot who said anti-Biden "Let's go, Brandon” on intercom (opens Wfmy News 2)

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    The pilot's use of the phrase drew audible gasps from some passengers on the flight from Houston to Albuquerque on Friday.

  11. The Columbian

    Southwest investigates pilot who reportedly said ‘Let’s go, Brandon’ over intercom (opens The Columbian)

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    WASHINGTON — Southwest Airlines said it’s conducting an internal investigation after one of its pilots used a phrase that’s become a stand-in for insulting President Joe Biden during the pilot’s greet

  12. Breitbart News

    Who Did That? Southwest Promises to Seek out ‘Let’s Go, Brandon’ Pilot (opens Breitbart News)

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    Southwest Airlines said an investigation is underway after one of its pilots chanted "Let's Go, Brandon" as a welcome to passengers.

  13. Boston

    Why a Southwest Airlines pilot is under investigation for saying ‘Let’s go Brandon’ (opens Boston)

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    His remarks went viral after he repeated the chant, which is understood to be code for swearing at President Joe Biden, during a flight.

  14. Fox News

    Southwest launches investigation into pilot accused of saying 'Let's go Brandon': 'unacceptable' (opens Fox News)

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    Southwest Airlines opened an internal investigation into the pilot who reportedly said, “Let’s go Brandon” at the conclusion of an intercom announcement

  15. PJ Media

    The Southwest Airlines 'Let's Go Brandon' Narrative Appears to Be Crashing and Burning (opens PJ Media)

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    The fact that Southwest is investigating this pilot after we had four years of the Left fantasizing about murdering Trump makes the whole thing ridiculous.

  16. Townhall

    Are We Sure That Southwest Pilot Actually Said 'Let's Go Brandon?' (opens Townhall)

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    Over the weekend all hell broke loose after Associated Press reporter Colleen Long claimed a Southwest pilot came over the loudspeaker at the end of her flight and said, "Let's

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  18. New York Times

    Why a Pilot Is Under Investigation for Saying ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ (opens New York Times)

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    His remarks went viral after he repeated the chant, which is understood to be code for swearing at President Biden, during a Southwest Airlines flight.

  19. The Guardian

    Southwest Airlines investigates pilot’s use of ‘Let’s go Brandon’ anti-Biden jibe (opens The Guardian)

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    Airline says it does not condone political expression on job, after report pilot used rightwing meme repeated in Congress and by Trump

  20. CNN

    Analysis: 'Let's go Brandon,' explained (opens CNN)

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    On Friday night, a Southwest Airlines pilot allegedly said "Let's go Brandon" over the plane intercom, causing a stir on board and prompting an investigation by the airline.

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