Conservative Commentator Scott Jennings Apologizes After On-Air Criticism of Michael Douglas‘ Son
Conservative โขcommentatorโค Scott Jennings has offered an โapology too Dylan Douglas, the son of actors โCatherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas, following โa segment on CNN where Jennings โคsharply criticized Douglas’ first television โappearance as a political โcommentator. The incident, wich โoccurred during a discussion about theโ upcoming election, sparkedโ immediate backlash online, with many viewers accusing Jennings of unnecessarily harsh treatment towards a newcomer.
Jennings’ initial remarks centered on Douglas’ performance during his debut onโค the network, suggesting he lacked polish and preparedness. He recounted beingโค “schooled the living s–t out of me” by former Bill Clinton advisor Paul Begala, drawing a contrast with Douglas’ appearance. Douglas, who identified himself as “Dylan Douglas” on air, reportedly received a pragmatic response from his father, who advised him to โ”buckโฃ up and move on.”
During a subsequent segment, Jennings walked back his earlier criticism, stating that Douglas was “reallyโ nice off the โฃair” and appeared “honored to be ther.” He expressed hopeโค that Douglas would return to theโค network โand improve with experience. “I’m sure he’ll get better at it,” Jennings added.
The incident highlights the frequently enough-combative nature of cable newsโฃ and theโค scrutiny faced by individuals entering the political commentary arena. Jennings, known for his staunch support of Donald Trump and his management, has frequently engaged in heated debates onโข CNN. The Daily Beast has reached out to the Douglas family for comment.