Donald Trump, slavery and Abby Phillip
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CNN host Abby Phillip addressed former "Biggest Loser" star Jillian Michaels' controversial comments about race in America on her show.
CNN’s Abby Phillip responds to fitness expert Jillian Michaels’ claims that President Donald Trump is not “whitewashing” slavery by attacking exhibits at the Smithsonian museums that he says focus too much on the subject.
While speaking at a conference in Florida, Michaels addressed her comments on NewsNight with Abby Phillip and expanded her thoughts.
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Political discussions and wrong assumptions almost always lead to arguments. Biggest Loser star Jillian Michaels accused CNN anchor Abby Phillip of racializing a discussion sparked by the Kennedy Center awards, and things got heated.
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Social media users have roasted Jillian Michaels and CNN over her on-air comments about the Smithsonian and the history of slavery.
There are definitely times, if you watch the show, where I will say to Scott and others, ‘Just stop,’” Abby Phillip said.
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