CNN political reporter Daniella Diaz sent a tweet on Monday pointing out that President Trump and Sen. Mitch McConnell locked hands while walking up stairs at the White House following their Rose Garden press conference. Diaz seemed to be mocking the Republican duo – but while followers quickly pointed out that the Kentucky senator is a polio survivor, the tweet remained on her feed 24+ hours later.
“That hand-lock between Trump and McConnell, though,” Diaz wrote with video of the incident.
That hand-lock between Trump and McConnell, though. https://t.co/xFClDYCmdQ— Daniella Diaz (@DaniellaMicaela) October 16, 2017
According to Fox News, a CNN colleague called out Diaz, quoting her tweet and explaining the situation.
“McConnell is a polio survivor, a reason why stairs can be tricky at times,” CNN's Senior Congressional Correspondent Manu Raju wrote. “McConnell often goes up a step at a time, sometimes needs railing for assistance. This time, used Trump for balance.”
Many users commented on Diaz’s tweet, saying it needs to be removed and criticizing the CNN reporter for the message. “You're making fun of the President of the United States helping a polio survivor that stumbled. Stay classy CNN, stay classy,” one user responded.
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