The mainstream media is dying. They are desperately trying to save face.
And now CNN changed its tune with one admission about Donald Trump.
Scott Jennings, often the lone Republican voice on CNN panels, shared his insights Thursday night on why some Democrats are showing interest in building a relationship with President-elect Donald Trump after his resounding election victory.
Jennings provided his perspective during a panel discussion, highlighting potential motivations behind this unexpected outreach from figures on the left.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is scheduled to meet with Trump on Friday at Mar-a-Lago.
While speculation swirls that Adams may be seeking a pardon for his recent indictment on bribery and wire fraud charges, the mayor has also indicated a broader desire to work with Trump’s administration. Adams has been critical of the Biden administration and appears focused on addressing issues impacting New York City.
“One, I think the hysteria has subsided, thank God, over Trump,” Jennings said during the panel discussion.
“Number two, it makes a lot of sense to me why Eric Adams, the leader of a large city, would want to have a relationship with the president because New York City is one of the most impacted cities by the illegal immigration crisis.”
Jennings went on to emphasize the appeal of leadership, saying, “Number three, people respond to leadership. And we haven’t had any for the last four years. So now you have a strong president coming in. No wonder—they’ve been desperate for some leadership. Now they’re going to get some, and they’re meeting with the president to find out what they can do together.”
One of Jennings’ fellow panelists laughed openly at his remarks about the perceived lack of leadership in recent years.
The conversation also turned to the decision by prominent Democrats, including Michelle Obama and Nancy Pelosi, to skip Trump’s upcoming inauguration. Jennings dismissed the controversy, saying, “I think people should go where they want to go and do what they want to do. I don’t really care all that much.”
He shifted his focus to the broader political landscape, expressing hope for a more stable and cooperative future.
“This is the first election in my adult professional career that both parties seem to have accepted the outcome of the election. There doesn’t seem to be any dispute, thankfully this time, about who won,” he said.
“I think we’re off the slippery slope. That’s my view,” Jennings continued.
“I hope these little slights don’t alter that, but I feel like we are about to go into a couple of years—I’m just going to try to will it into existence—of political peace. We haven’t had peace in a long time. And I think that’s what the American people said when they voted for this unified Republican government.”
Trump’s inauguration, set for Monday, will be historic as he begins his second term as president. Due to dangerously cold temperatures, the event will take place inside the Capitol Rotunda instead of outdoors.
Trump addressed the change on Truth Social, writing, “I don’t want to see people hurt, or injured, in any way.”
As the nation prepares for the inauguration, Jennings’ optimism for a period of political calm reflects a desire for unity after years of division. Whether the next few years will meet that expectation remains to be seen.
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