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CNN Deletes Social Post After Downplaying NYC Bombing Charges

CNN removed a social media post that minimized an ISIS-inspired bombing attempt near NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's home; suspects face federal terrorism charges.

  • On Tuesday, CNN deleted a social post on X after saying it 'failed to reflect the gravity of the incident' and breached editorial standards.
  • At a Saturday protest outside Gracie Mansion, Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, were arrested after allegedly throwing homemade bombs near Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence.
  • Social media users and commentators blasted the post as bizarre for omitting terror language, with Examiner columnist Tim Carney calling it 'This is the weirdest framing' and others mocking CNN’s vignette approach.
  • Federal prosecutors charged suspects with material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization and use of a weapon of mass destruction, claiming they aligned with ISIS.
  • Political figures and Fox News commentators criticized CNN, with Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt claiming CNN 'got this headline wrong' and Bill Melugin calling media coverage 'wild.
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CNN’s Abby Phillip Apologizes After Backlash Over New York Terror Attack Comments

'NewsNight' anchor was blasted over what she said about incident near to mayor's mansion in the city.

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Twitchy broke the news in United States on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
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