MSNBC Praises Hillary After Terrorist’s Dad Is Seen Near Her at Rally

MSNBC Praises Hillary After Terrorist's Dad Is Seen Near Her At Rally (NewsBusters)

MSNBC went into spin mode for Hillary Clinton on Tuesday, after the father of Orlando terrorist Omar Mateen was seated behind the Democrat at a rally in Florida. Stephanie Ruhle replied to the development by stating, "I don't know what I think, but it's definitely noteworthy." Thomas Robert remarked that it was "very interesting," and hyped that it was "certainly a reflection of the Clinton camp to respond so quickly about what that means." [video below] By contrast, CNN's John Berman underlined that "it's a very unusual; and perhaps, unsettling picture for people in the Orlando area."

Ruhle gave a brief during the 9 am Eastern hour of MSNBC Live:

STEPHANIE RUHLE: There's one more note from the campaign trail. I don't know what I think, but it's definitely noteworthy. At one of [Hillary] Clinton's rallies last night, there was an unexpected attendee. Orlando gunman Omar Mateen — his father, Seddique Mateen, spoke with our affiliate after the rally, saying she believes Hillary Clinton is better for the United States. Not sure what I think, but, as I said, noteworthy.