CNN Blackmailed Trump Supporter Over GIF?

Trump supporters are accusing CNN of blackmailing a Reddit user who created a GIF of Trump body slamming the news agency’s logo. Cenk Uygur, Brett Erlich, and Grace Baldridge, the hosts of The Young Turks, break it down. Tell us what you think in the comment section below. https://tytnetwork.com/join/ “The Reddit user credited for creating the video depicting President Donald Trump “attacking” CNN in a wrestling ring issued a lengthy apology on Tuesday, saying “I am in no way this kind of person” and that they did not advocate violence against the media. The user, “HanAssholeSolo,” issued the apology after CNN reportedly discovered their real identity. The user has since deleted their account on the social news site. The controversy over the video was sparked Sunday when Trump tweeted the clip from his private Twitter account. The footage is originally from 2007, when Trump appeared on WWE’s WrestleMania and beat up WWE owner Vince McMahon. In the repurposed GIF, CNN’s logo was superimposed on McMahon’s head. “#FraudNewsCNN,” the president tweeted, echoing his oft-repeated message that “fake news” is prevalent in the mainstream media.” Read more here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/redditor-cnn-trump-apology_us_595c6bc2e4b02734df349303?vk&ncid=inblnkushpmg00000009 Hosts: Cenk Uygur, Brett Erlich, Grace Baldridge Cast: Cenk Uygur, Brett Erlich, Grace Baldridge *** The Largest Online News Show in the World. Hosted by Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian. LIVE STREAMING weekdays 6-8pm ET. http://www.tytnetwork.com/live Subscribe to The Young Turks on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=theyoungturks Like The Young Turks on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theyoungturks Follow The Young Turks on Twitter: http://twitter.com/theyoungturks Buy TYT Merch: http://www.shoptyt.com Download audio and video of the full two hour show on-demand + the members-only post game show by becoming a member at http://www.tytnetwork.com/join/. Your membership supports the day to day operations and is vital for our continued success and growth. Young Turk (n), 1. Young progressive or insurgent member of an institution, movement, or political party. 2. A young person who rebels against authority or societal expectations.(American Heritage Dictionary)