A CNBC host took to Twitter to defend himself after facing backlash for referring to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi as "Crazy Nancy," a derisive nickname President Donald Trump has frequently used.
Jim Cramer, who was interviewing Pelosi on television when he uttered the nickname, said he was pointing out the president's use of the name, not using it himself.
"What deal can we have, Crazy Nancy?" Cramer said during the interview Tuesday, questioning the speaker about negotiations with Republicans on a coronavirus aid deal.
Jim Cramer: “What deal can we have, Crazy Nancy? I’m sorry, that was the president. I have such reverence for the office. I would never use that term ...”
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Pelosi: “But you just did. But you just did.” pic.twitter.com/4k2Cw5WL0d
"I'm sorry—that was the president. I have such reverence for the office I would never use that term," Cramer immediately added.
"But you just did," Pelosi responded.
"Oh, come on, you know what I mean," Cramer said.
Cramer received serious criticism for his comments, and on Mad Money he said he was trying to make a joking reference that fell flat.
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