“CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King sparked controversy after questioning why there weren’t “many people of color” during President Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony on Monday.
The NY Post reports the anchor made the remark while offering commentary on the swearing-in ceremony as politicians, Supreme Court judges and dignitaries filtered into the US Capitol Rotunda.
“I do not see many people of color. Does anybody else besides me observe that?” King said. “I’m fascinated by why that is?”
Norah O’Donnell, who anchored the network’s coverage, then noted that the inauguration coincided with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day before listing off some prominent black leaders in attendance.
Megyn Kelly, the former Fox News primetime star, was among several critics who slammed King for her observation.
“Gayle King on cbs is questioning why there aren’t more “ppl of color” at the inauguration. Of course,” the host SiriusXM’s “The Megyn Kelly Show” wrote on X.
"That was grossly inappropriate."@MegynKelly slams Gayle King after CBS interview with father of an Israeli hostage. Watch the FULL clip - https://t.co/LLTq4CHz55 pic.twitter.com/s3Nqvi2Nut
— The Megyn Kelly Show (@MegynKellyShow) November 18, 2023
Aidan Kearney, a Trump-backing commentator, wrote: “The fact that this is the first thing you’re looking for is exactly why this guy is about to be inaugurated again.”
Tony Bruno, a former ESPN sports radio talk show host, wrote on X: “Watching your morning show (which very few do) what is the racial breakdown of your staff?”
A spokesperson for CBS declined to comment.
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