CNN’s ‘News’ Mocks Trumps, Joke Implodes on Cast

Host Wood, passed over for “The Daily Show’s” hosting gig earlier this year, asked the panel, “What was the fake name of the head of the Taliban that Donald Trump cited during the debate.”

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The answer? Abdul.

“He picked the most obvious name to make up for the head of the Taliban,” Black cracked as his fellow panelists cackled in glee. The show’s official X account pushed the clip out, secure in its comedy mileage and accuracy. 

Except they got it wrong.

Trump actually negotiated with Taliban official Abdul Ghani Baradar during his presidency.

Ed Morrissey

I've never even heard of the CNN show Have I Got News For You. If this is a fair indicator of its content, I understand why.  Wood later offered a snarky apology, but click the link to find out what happened next. 

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