Fox News host Kayleigh McEnany sharply criticized MSNBC and CNN on Wednesday for failing to cover recent sexual misconduct allegations against former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., despite those networks’ strong past advocacy for the #MeToo movement.
“When that young woman was making her claim yesterday you looked over at MSNBC: not covering. You looked over at CNN: not covering,” McEnany said on The Five.
“It’s a shame the networks that were so big on ‘MeToo’ could not air the claim of this young woman. That was egregious, truly,” she added.
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“When that young woman was making her claim yesterday you looked over at MSNBC: not covering. You looked over at CNN: not covering.”
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The comments came amid a wave of accusations against Swalwell, including a high-profile claim Tuesday by Lonna Drewes, who alleged the former congressman drugged, raped, and choked her in a 2018 hotel room incident. Swalwell has denied all allegations, calling them “flat false.” Multiple other women have also come forward with claims of sexual misconduct, contributing to his recent resignation from Congress and withdrawal from the California governor’s race.
McEnany’s remarks highlighted what she described as selective outrage by left-leaning outlets. During the height of the #MeToo movement, networks like CNN and MSNBC extensively covered allegations against high-profile figures, often framing them as a cultural reckoning. Critics argue the same standard has not been applied to Swalwell, a prominent Democrat.
The latest accuser held a news conference with attorneys, detailing claims that she was incapacitated and unable to consent. Law enforcement is reviewing the allegations.
The controversy underscores ongoing debates about media bias and consistency in covering sexual misconduct claims, particularly when they involve politicians from one party. While some outlets have reported the story, McEnany pointed to a noticeable lack of coverage on major cable news channels that previously championed similar causes.