“60 Minutes” correspondent Lesley Stahl theatrically scoffed at Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s unhinged declare that Democrats are the “celebration of pedophiles” throughout Sunday’s episode. (Watch the video under.)
However some critics of the Georgia Republican stated the veteran journalist ought to have executed extra to refute the far-right lawmaker’s outlandish statements. Critics had been already upset with the mainstream information present, arguing it was selling Greene’s extremism by granting her air time.
Amongst “over-the-top” statements, Stahl identified that Greene known as the Democrats “the celebration of pedophiles” final yr.
“I'd undoubtedly say so,” Greene stated. “They assist grooming youngsters.”
“They aren't pedophiles. Why would you say that?” Stahl interjected.
“Even Joe Biden, the president himself, helps youngsters being sexualized and having transgender surgical procedures,” Greene stated in echoing false GOP claims equating trans-rights advocacy with baby abuse. “Sexualizing youngsters is what pedophiles do to youngsters.”
An exasperated Stahl whispered “wow,” rolled her eyes and made a popping sound.
Stahl moved on to what she stated was her actual level: Are name-calling and private assaults essential to “battle for what you imagine in?”
Replied Greene: “I'd ask the identical query to the opposite facet. All they’ve executed is name me names and insult me nonstop since I’ve been right here.”
Some viewers defended Stahl for not dignifying Greene’s falsehood additional by making an attempt to refute it. Others anticipatedthejournalist to push again and fact-check.
Despite quite a few medical associations backing gender-affirming care, Republicans nationwide have pushed false narratives about trans youth and sought to disclaim them well being care. Look after trans youth extra generally entails non-surgical strategies.
And lies about Democrats’ supposed assist of pedophilia have confirmed harmful: In 2016, for instance, an armed man traveled tons of of miles to focus on a Washington, D.C., pizza restaurant based mostly on false claims that Democrats had been abusing youngsters there.
An undeterred Greene shared her alternate with Stahl in a tweet on Sunday, writing: “I'll at all times battle to guard children!”
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