On Tuesday, Scott Jennings of CNN's “Newsnight” network criticized the rapper's support for Vice President Kamala Harris, noting that Eminem's lyrics promote domestic violence.
But Jennings also addressed allegations of domestic violence against the second gentleman, Doug Emhoff, which put Jennings and his co-panelists in a bind.
A partial transcription follows:
JENNINGS: I think it's Eminem, but I have to say, this campaign is — so all the things that are being said about Donald Trump and his treatment of women and the gender gap in this campaign. I fully admit that this rapper has sold a lot of records. If you've read some of the things he said about promoting domestic violence.
BAKARI SELLERS: No, no, no. He said if you're famous you can grab them –
JENNINGS: Bakari, I heard the entire filibuster. If you could just give me 13 seconds.
Seller: I'll give you 12 pieces. Because he said, “Grab it.”
JENNINGS: So, when you think about what he said to sell records, and also think about some of the questions swirling around Harris' own husband in this regard.
Seller: What?
Jennings: Okay —
Seller: Okay, it takes less than 12 seconds.
Jennings: Okay –
Seller: I won't let you get to the bottom of the BS.
JENNINGS: Let me tell you —
Abby Phillip: Scott, that's impossible–hey, hey.
Seller: I cannot represent you in a defamation case.
Philip: I'm going to — I'll stop here for a second.
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