Adam Mockler takes social media victory lap after Scott Jennings tirade

4 articles · Updated · The Daily Beast · May 1

On CNN's NewsNight, the 23-year-old commentator posted clips and taunts after 48-year-old Jennings swore during a clash over what concessions the US had won from Iran since 28 February strikes.
Host Abby Phillip stepped in after Jennings shouted about Mockler's hand, while Mockler later said it was not in his face and accused him of folding when pressed.
The exchange drew mockery from Gavin Newsom's press office and MeidasTouch, and followed earlier heated NewsNight run-ins between the pair that Mockler has turned into viral social media content.

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