CNN’s MAGA panelist Scott Jennings failed to give a straight answer when asked if he thought Donald Trump’s threat to “annihilate” Iran was acceptable. “Scott, for the record, do you think it’s acceptable for the president to threaten to annihilate a civilization?” Phillip asked. The deal meant Donald Trump did not have to follow through with his threat to dramatically escalate the war in Iran. A yes on your part, we’ll leave it there,” the CNN host replied, to which Jennings did not attempt to object. Just under two hours before Trump’s deadline, Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire deal, which includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Source: CNN April 08, 2026 19:56 UTC