CNN anchor fact-checks GOP rep in real time using Trump's own words

CNN host backs MAGA rep into a corner over his war excuses: ‘Voters do not agree’

Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) tried to argue on CNN that the war with Iran must continue because Iran is a grave threat, only to be reminded by anchor Brianna Keilar that President Donald Trump's war instigated that threat in the first place.Carter acknowledged voters don’t agree with the Iran war but defended its purpose, saying Republicans’ midterm losses stem from prices tied to preventing Iran from getting a nuclear bomb.Keilar noted that Carter …

CNN anchor fact-checks GOP rep in real time using Trump's own words

Outgoing U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter lost his seat in the Georgia primary while running for the Republican nomination against Sen. Jon Ossoff, but he was beaten in the primary by his even more MAGA opponent Rep. Mike Collins (who then went on to fail against Ossoff in the general election).But Carter is still defending President Donald Trump’s war in Iran, despite Trump himself canceling out the reason for being there in a recent interview.Carter ins…