CNN drops 'Believer' host Reza Aslan days after he called Donald Trump a 'piece of s***' for his response to the London Bridge terror attacks

superbeets · Jun 9, 2017

[h=1]CNN drops 'Believer' host Reza Aslan days after he called Donald Trump a 'piece of s***' for his response to the London Bridge terror attacks[/h]

CNN announced it would not move forward with Reza Aslan's travel show
Aslan slammed Trump on Twitter for emphasizing the need for his travel ban in the wake of the London Bridge attacks before apologizing on Sunday
Aslan confirmed the news on Friday and said it was best he part ways with CNN because he needed to 'honor his voice' as a social commentator - not a journalist
Aslan's travel show, which examined various religions, premiered in March 2017
He ate human brains in one controversial epsiode, provoking horror and dismay

superbeets · Jun 9, 2017

CNN has dropped host Reza Aslan days after he called President Donald Trump a 'piece of s***' on Twitter.
'CNN has decided to not move forward with production on the acquired series "Believer with Reza Aslan,"' the network said in a statement. 'We wish Reza and his production team all the best.'
Aslan issued an apology on Sunday after he slammed Trump on Twitter for emphasizing the need for his travel ban in the wake of the London Bridge attacks.
But it wasn't enough, and Aslan defended himself on Friday, saying it was best to part ways with CNN in order to 'honor his voice' as a social commentator.

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CNN has dropped host Reza Aslan (above) days after he called President Donald Trump a 'piece of s***' on Twitter

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Aslan slammed Trump on Twitter for emphasizing the need for his travel ban in the wake of the London Bridge attacks

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Aslan issued an apology on Sunday, but CNN announced it would not move forward with his show 'Believer'

Aslan called Trump a 'piece of s***' after the president responded to the London Bridge attacks by tweeting: 'We need to be smart, vigilant and tough. We need the courts to give us back our rights. We need the Travel Ban as an extra level of safety!'
Aslan wrote: 'This piece of shit is not just an embarrassment to America and a stain on the presidency. He’s an embarrassment to humankind.'
He later deleted the tweet and lamented his choice of words, writing: 'When in the first few minutes of the terror attack in London, the President of the United States tweeted about his travel ban, I lost my cool and responded to him in a derogatory fashion.
'That's not like me. I should have used better language to express my shock and frustration at the president's lack of decorum and sympathy for the victims of London. I apologize for my choice of words.'
CNN then made it clear that Aslan was a 'host' - not an employee - and responded by saying: 'We are pleased that he has apologized for his tweets. That kind of discourse is never appropriate.'

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On Friday, Aslan confirmed the news that his show had been discontinued, saying it was best to part ways with CNN because he needs to 'honor his voice'

Aslan traveled around the world looking at various religious traditions for his show on CNN, which premiered in March 2017 with six episodes in the first season

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Fox News host Sean Hannity defended Reza, writing: 'I do not think you should be fired. You apologized #FreeSpeech'

On Friday, Aslan confirmed the news that his show had been discontinued, saying he was 'grateful' to the network.
But he continued: 'However, in these politically charged times, the tenor of our nation’s discourse has become complicated, and I recognize that CNN needs to protect its brand as an unbiased news outlet.
'Similarly, I need to honor my voice. I am not a journalist. I am a social commentator and scholar. And so I agree with CNN that it is best that we part ways.'
Aslan concluded the statement by saying he looked forward to partnering with another platform.
Fox News host Sean Hannity stepped in and defended the host, writing: 'Reza calling the @POTUS a POS is bad form. Calling me the same fair game. I do not think you should be fired. You apologized #FreeSpeech'

superbeets · Jun 9, 2017

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He controversially ate human brain while filming with the Aghori, a Hindu cannibal sect in India

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Tulsi Gabbard, the only Hindu in Congress, tweeted: 'I am very disturbed that CNN is using its power and influence to increase people’s misunderstanding and fear of Hinduism'

Aslan traveled around the world looking at various religious traditions for his show on CNN, which premiered in March 2017 with six episodes in the first season.
He controversially ate human brain while filming with the Aghori, a Hindu cannibal sect in India, provoking horror and dismay from many viewers who were upset with his portrayal of Hinduism.
Tulsi Gabbard, the only Hindu in Congress, tweeted: 'I am very disturbed that CNN is using its power and influence to increase people’s misunderstanding and fear of Hinduism.'
This isn't the first time CNN has dropped talent due to controversies regarding Trump.
The network fired comedian Kathy Griffin from her New Year's Eve co-hosting gig after she held what resembled Trump's bloody head for a shocking photo shoot that emerged on social media.

superbeets · Jun 9, 2017

I guess this is their attempt to regain some credibility. Unfortunately, it's going to take a lot more than letting a few of their so-called "journalists" go.