MS NOW's Katy Tur Takes Historical Illiteracy and Godlessness to the Next Level
Katy Tur of MS NOW sparked controversy during a discussion about a Christian prayer event, questioning a statement by House Speaker Mike Johnson regarding rights deriving from a creator. Critics argue that her confusion reflects a lack of historical understanding, particularly regarding the Declaration of Independence. The segment highlighted tensions between religious rhetoric and political discourse in contemporary media.
- ▪Katy Tur questioned Mike Johnson's statement that rights come from a creator, implying it contradicts the Declaration of Independence.
- ▪Critics claim Tur's misunderstanding showcases a broader historical illiteracy among some media figures.
- ▪The discussion took place during a segment about a large Christian prayer event in Washington, D.C.
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MS NOW's Katy Tur Takes Historical Illiteracy and Godlessness to the Next Level Tim O'Brien | 12:20 PM on May 19, 2026 Townhall Media Since we’re going to focus on one of the ultimate leftist moments in the history of leftist media, this is going to get strange. My apologies up front, but I’m going to peel back the curtain only enough to try to provide context for this bizarre moment and the leftist ecosystem that produced it. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_3"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_3"]]) }); Let’s start with that moment in question, which is from the MS NOW network (formerly MSNBC).
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