'Just put on a red hat': CNN segment on latest Trump tactic spurs 'sanewashing' uproar

A CNN correspondent faced criticism of "sanewashing" Monday as she reported on former President Donald Trump's controversial decision to campaign in regions of Georgia devastated by Hurricane Helene.

Reporter Kristen Holmes on Monday detailed Trump's visit to Valdosta where he delivered supplies, a campaign speech and what she described as a "message of unity" — despite his incorrect claim that President Joe Biden was missing in action.

"He is clearly taking this seriously as a politician...trying to show that he is there in support of the people on the ground," said Holmes. "He is again offering a message of unity."

Holmes did not mention Trump’s false comments from earlier on September 30 that [Gov. Brian] Kemp is 'having a hard time getting the president on the phone' and that Biden is being 'very nonresponsive,'" Hagle wrote.

"The same day, Kemp said that he had spoken to Biden the previous day and that he appreciates Biden’s offers of assistance."

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