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Cuomo Calls Kennedy "Cowardly" for Skipping Trump Interview

5/8/2025

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NewsNation anchor Chris Cuomo slammed Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) for backing out of a live interview, labeling the decision "cowardly." He charged that Kennedy is dodging crucial questions about Donald Trump's unfounded election claims, highlighting the GOP's reluctance to challenge Trump as a barrier to accountability and integrity. Kennedy's office remains silent.

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NewsNation anchor Chris Cuomo slammed Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) for backing out of a live interview, labeling the decision "cowardly." He charged that Kennedy is dodging crucial questions about Donald Trump's unfounded election claims, highlighting the GOP's reluctance to challenge Trump as a barrier to accountability and integrity. Kennedy's office remains silent.