After being lectured by a CNN correspondent over moving to expel Democrats from the Tennessee state legislature, Tennessee Republican Caucus Chair Rep. Jeremy Faison chair abruptly exited his interview, leaving CNN anchors bewildered. A third Democrat lawmaker, Rep. Gloria Johnson, was nearly expelled, though she was spared by one vote. During their interview, Sidner appeared to go to bat for the punished lawmakers and the throngs of gun control activists swarming the Tennessee capitol. So I would just push back on you saying we can’t get there if they won’t let us," he declared. He then thanked CNN and walked offscreen as Collins clamored to ask him one more question.

Source: CNN April 07, 2023 20:12 UTC