‘CNN NewsNight’ Panelists Exchange Jabs in Heated Debate Over Trump’s Slush Fund: ‘Extremely Misogynistic!’ | Video
A heated debate occurred on CNN's 'NewsNight' between panelists Paul Mecurio and Harrison Fields regarding Donald Trump's slush fund. The discussion escalated as Fields interrupted Mecurio, leading to a tense exchange where Mecurio called out Fields for his interruptions. Host Abby Phillip attempted to mediate the situation, but the argument highlighted differing perspectives on the issues at hand.
- ▪The debate centered around Trump's $1.8 billion slush fund and a judge's ruling against it.
- ▪Panelist Harrison Fields accused host Abby Phillip of not addressing violence against law enforcement.
- ▪Paul Mecurio criticized Fields for interrupting him and emphasized the public's frustration with the situation.
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Home > Media & Platforms > Journalism ‘CNN NewsNight’ Panelists Exchange Jabs in Heated Debate Over Trump’s Slush Fund: ‘Extremely Misogynistic!’ | Video “Stop interrupting me. Stop! It doesn’t work this way. Ask my wife,” Paul Mecurio snaps at Harrison Fields Alyssa Ray May 29, 2026 @ 11:02 PM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email (Photo credit: NewsNight/CNN) “CNN NewsNight” saw two of its panelists clash amid a debate about Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion slush fund Friday night, forcing host Abby Phillip to intervene.
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