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Joe Rogan Slams CNN for Misleading Terror Attack Post

3/12/2026

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Podcast host Joe Rogan criticized CNN for a now-deleted post that framed Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi as typical teenagers enjoying a day in New York City amid an alleged terrorist attack.
Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi were arrested for throwing homemade bombs during an anti-Muslim protest.
CNN acknowledged that the post did not meet its editorial standards after backlash.
CNN's Abby Phillip apologized for mischaracterizing the attack's target.

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Podcast host Joe Rogan criticized CNN for a now-deleted post that framed Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi as typical teenagers enjoying a day in New York City amid an alleged terrorist attack.
Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi were arrested for throwing homemade bombs during an anti-Muslim protest.
CNN acknowledged that the post did not meet its editorial standards after backlash.
CNN's Abby Phillip apologized for mischaracterizing the attack's target.