Controversial Georgia Representative, Marjorie Taylor Greene, was interviewed by CBS News' Lesley Stahl on Sunday for '60 Minutes'. The segment proved to be as explosive as some anticipated with many of the highlights sparking debate on social media. Despite public allusions to her belief that school shootings are staged and harassment of Parkland victims who advocate for gun control, Greene denied ever suggesting in the interview that the 2018 Parkland school shooting was a false flag operation. She also defended herself against accusations of anti-Semitism.
However, the interview faced widespread criticism from viewers and commentators alike due to concerns over giving a platform to her dangerous rhetoric. Many accused CBS News of normalizing hate speech and providing a sympathetic portrayal of divisive politics.
MSNBC's Joe Scarborough defended the decision to air the interview, saying it was important for people to understand "the craziness" of today's Republican Party. However, critics argue that this only serves to further tarnish their image rather than shed any light on political issues or promote healthy debate.
The controversy surrounding this interview is yet another sign that US democracy is at risk if hate speech continues to go unchallenged in mainstream media outlets.