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Ted Koppel to Sean Hannity: You’re bad for America
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Ted Koppel to Sean Hannity: You’re bad for America
Ted Koppel says Fox News host Sean Hannity is bad for America.
On “CBS Sunday Morning,” the veteran newsman told Hannity that the audience he attracts is unable to distinguish between the divisive political rhetoric that marked the 2016 presidential campaign and the truth.
“You have attracted people who are determined that ideology is more important than facts,” Koppel told Hannity.
Hannity, who emerged as an outspoken supporter of Donald Trump during the campaign and a combative conservative voice since Trump’s election, said Koppel isn’t giving the audience enough credit. The Fox News host has repeatedly insisted he isn’t part of the news media business — and sees himself as a pundit.
“We have to give some credit to the American people that they are somewhat intelligent and that they know the difference between an opinion show and a news show,” Hannity said. “You’re cynical.”
“I am cynical,” Koppel, the former host of ABC’s “Nightline,” replied.
“Do you think we’re bad for America?” Hannity asked. “You think I’m bad for America?”
“Yeah,” Koppel replied.
“You do?” Hannity said. “Really? That’s sad, Ted. That’s sad.”