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NBC Exposes Their Own Ignorance For Everyone To See, When Will Comcast Fix The Problem

Staff Writer

NBC journalists Nicole Wallace and Joy Reid were left red-faced after accusing Trump of inventing the Taliban’s leader during the debate—only to reveal their own ignorance about recent U.S. foreign policy.


NBC journalists Nicole Wallace, Joy Reid, and the hosts of *Morning Joe* found themselves in hot water following last week’s presidential debate after accusing former President Donald Trump of fabricating the identity of the Taliban’s leader. During the debate, Trump referenced a recent meeting between Biden’s CIA Director and Abdul Ghani Baradar, the head of the Taliban, to criticize the administration's foreign policy. Wallace, Reid, and others quickly pounced, mocking Trump and claiming he had made up the person entirely.


However, in doing so, they exposed their own lack of knowledge. Baradar is, in fact, the co-founder and current leader of the Taliban. Even more embarrassing for the NBC journalists, Baradar recently met with CIA Director William Burns—a key figure in Biden’s foreign policy team—during the final stages of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. This meeting was widely reported, underscoring the journalists' glaring oversight.


As the story gained traction, critics pointed out that NBC’s blunder reflects a broader issue of misinformation and bias in mainstream media. Despite being called out for their mistake, no formal correction has been issued, and many speculate that none is forthcoming.


NBC’s credibility has been increasingly questioned, and this latest incident only further cements the network's reputation for showcasing uninformed commentary. The episode is being viewed as a stark reminder of how quickly media outlets can fall victim to their own narratives, especially when those narratives involve political figures like Trump.

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