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Scott Jennings erupts at Adam Mockler on CNN

politicsMay 1, 2026725,732

On Abby Phillip's CNN show, former Bush aide Scott Jennings snapped at MeidasTouch commentator Adam Mockler and told Mockler to "get your profanity-laced hand out of my face" after Mockler gestured while speaking. Jennings interrupted Mockler and the exchange visibly escalated on air, with both men trading heated remarks during the segment. The on-air confrontation highlights how aggressive gestures and interruptions can derail live policy discussions and raises questions about decorum on prime-time panels.

Acyn
@acyn.bsky.social

Wow Scott Jennings blows up at Adam Mockler: “Get your fucking hand out of my face” Mockler: We all know that Scott Jennings is more than happy to defend a war with a country that starts with letters Ira that we are currently failing that is going to put us trillions of dollars more in debt.

22883h ago
Dloitz290

His hand wasn't even in his face....

Duncan Jones130

Absolutely pathetic by Jennings there. Mockler was nowhere near him. Get that stress-doll out of CNN.

Red78

Scott Jennings better be off the set when they come back from break. That is uncalled for behavior.

Angels In Velvet74

Scott Jennings is an asshole. @adammockler.com stayed professional and never lost his temper. You know you are losing a debate when you result to name calling and claiming someone is putting their hand in your face to change the subject. Scott Jennings can't defend this war and that pisses him

Marlene Robertson🍁🇨🇦69

Scott Jennings loses his shit when he is rage baited by a 23-year-old. Fucking hilarious.

slop enjoyer35

and they let him remain on their air after that. what more is there to say

Chris⚖️Justice33

Show some respect, Scotty! Adam was on target

Blair83 🇨🇦30

Scott Jennings is so lost. He sold his soul and KNOWS he has. He could also be on pins and needles from that bombshell report the other day. Guess the F-Bomb is a part of the Christian values he loves to espouse? Hypocrite!!! Trump has really exposed a lot of those so-called Christians.

The Salon Group NYC23

Why does “everybody need to calm down”? Only one person lost their mind.

Jeff 🌎🇨🇦🇺🇸🇬🇱🇺🇦🩺💉🚑🏥21

Utter pos. I can’t watch CNN when he’s on.

IndianaSolo16

And they always try to have that televangelist fake creeper smile.

Everything’s Irie16

Scott Jennings and CNN can just absolutely go to hell. They’ve manufactured these bs “discussions” since Crossfire first aired in the 1980’s.

Dad of 313

He knows Mockler owns him

samlowryisdead.bsky.social13

If you want a preview of what the coming MAGA melt down is going to look like, it's this but more. The whole movement is going to go down kicking and screaming as they refuse to face reality.

💙Michigan Girl 💙🫘 Ω13

They need to fire Jennings. That is so unprofessional.

Space Cadet12

Is that @katmabu.bsky.social in the middle, unable to get a word in edgewise?

MechaWadzilla 10

He starts leaning in to set up his clip he was practicing in the mirror lmao

Schadenfreude is my middle name.10

His hand wasn't anywhere near his face lol.

Wesley9

Good to see something other than that smug ignorant shit eating grin on that lying goober's face for a change. 👏 Mockler

Chris Berry9

Jennings is a mendacious piece of shit on CNN nightly. It’s a disgrace that they keep giving him air time.

Spanky Quigman, Esquire, LLC7

Notice that Jennings can’t meet Mockler’s eyes other than when he lashes out. Mockler is looking at Jennings the whole time. Mockler is dominant and Jennings abjectly submits. Jennings’s realization of that is why he lashes out at literally nothing (Mockler’s no closer to him when Scott loses it).

aboutosleep.bsky.social7

Wow "macho man" about to start a fight over losing a conversation on TV again. 😱

Arkenor7

CNN have the perfect excuse to fire him now. They should use it.

Blizzard Passenger7

This makes me smile inside, as Scott Jennings is a thin-skinned liar as well as an all-around piece of crap.

Half_Pint7

Scott Jennings is a repulsive human being. If you pit him against Jesse Watters, I’m not sure who’d win in a contest for the most off-putting, repugnant tv personality of our time. Wait….You’d have to throw Megyn Kelly in there, too, and make it a three-way race. 🤔

bigboreairgunner.bsky.social6

Jennings has the most slapable face in today's politics. I love that Adam triggered him into losing his temper...with facts.

“The only minority destroying America is the billionaires”6

Good job Mockler Trump may be blackmailing Jennings god he’s gross they’re all so gross Trump could have left Obama’s deal in place and 160+ CHILDREN would not be dead I work at a school I think about that alot at recess - half the kids - dead. For nothing. for the vanity of a pedophile

Jack Brand6

Scott Jennings is being paid to perform. It's all he's doing. He knows his role.

Peg Kugler Amorosa5

Then he took over the conversation! Hosts need to stop letting him do this. He doesn’t belong on TV.

asilb.bsky.social5

They are paying this jerk. Fyck CNN

Martin4

Scott really needs to see this one..🤣🤣 www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_tN...

🇨🇦 CATNAP 😼4

Who watches to see what scott says ? I would enjoy a different opposition member in a guest capacity rather than a rude jerk every night. I don't watch cnn because of the feeble both sides attempt.

Ann4

Scott Jennings is a total prick! I love it when he loses his smug façade and the phony act drops.

essequam.bsky.social3

Love seeing Mockler pwn Scooter.

margmmelb.bsky.social3

He says, as he puts his fucking hand in Mockler’s face

factsonly007.bsky.social3

@cnn.com is trash for keeping Jennings on

GoBlueHalimi3

Scott Jennings is honestly what's wrong with America. This guys an opportunist fucking hack. He couldn't stand Trump until he found out he needed to kiss his ass to earn a living. These people should be embarrassed for themselves and their families.

NotCIAreally3

The USA is Insolvent due to the Neo Cons from Reagan to tRUMP.

VirginiaRose7573

Geez, I’m glad I never watch CNN

badgerbluebelle3

Jennings said it to get out Mockler kicking his ass all the way around the block.

James3

@cnn.com has been grilling congress members all week about political rhetoric, but all their shows are built on conflict that they pass off as political debate.

BookHoarder3

They're always the victims. 🙄

Crimson Recluse3

Scott should go work for Newsmax, OAN, or Faux Noise

sspar.bsky.social2

I thought he was fired. Will NOT watch CNN until he is gone.

DemoDirge by Brian M. Ross2

The side show children… Geraldo Rivera’s slumming CNN? Did they finally find his credibility in Al Capone’s secret vault? This isn’t news. It’s the circus.

M B L2

Scott Jennings gets his ass handed to him by Mockler every time they talk. He can’t handle the truth.

the_lion_of_anacostia 🦁2

If you want to get technical, I see an imaginary line between y'all, and Mockler stays in his lane. Scott Jennings is just a typical MAGA snowflake.

gabi2

We have a lunatic with the codes!!!! wtf are you talking about?!

Complex Oscillator2

He should be fired, but CNN is a garbage network.

erickbt.bsky.social2

Scott’s boyfriend dumped him because people are getting close

simon--55.bsky.social2

Hate that guy. CNN thinks its balance, but its just BS.

Ms. Hart2

Adam puts a lot of older people to shame, he's straight brilliant and quick!

Christopher2

tiny man complex coupled with sore loser syndrome

The Tennessee Holler
@thetnholler.bsky.social

“Get your fucking hand out of my face!” Scott Jennings throws a hissy fit because much younger @adammockler.com ate him up on TV again, reminding the world Scott loves defending indefensible wars that get 🇺🇸 soldiers killed Spoiler: abby phillip & CNN will have Scott back anyway.

6893h ago
T-Fish🇨🇦🍁51

At the commercial break they should have removed him and gone the rest of the show with his seat empty. Truly disgusting behaviour

witness2it.bsky.social47

What does she mean, "everybody" calm down? FFS, @cnn.com , you and your anchors and your conservative panelists (e.g., Scott Jennings) are *already* a joke. I cannot imagine how bad it's going to be when Ellison takes over.

derek46

There is a future where Jennings cannot walk around in public without ridicule. We can make that happen. He’s a fucking clown.

jd757.bsky.social35

Fuck Scott Jennings and fuck @cnn.com and Abby Phillip for keeping him on and poisoning America.

memphisryno.bsky.social33

@adammockler.com didn’t even have his hands in his face. Want a snowflake Scott Jennings is. Nice job as always @adammockler.com

Wcboys22

Scott Jennings is rage bait... he'll always have a job. It's good for ratings.

Steve Dennis18

@cnn.com The quickest way to get me to change the channel is to have Scott Jennings on.

jasonmgunning.bsky.social17

Not sure if this is the point, but his hand isn’t in his face at all.

Dave Keon's Cousin 🏒 🇨🇦🇺🇦🇬🇱16

Went from Smirky Scott to Angry Assclown in just seconds.

Mitch Solomon12

Once upon a time republicans were at least known as adults. Shitty adults. Often stodgy adults. But adults nonetheless.

Vote The Assholes Out12

Our allies in Europe??? Name one, Scott.

joeypancakes.bsky.social7

“While you were defending prior endless wars” sure hit a nerve. Go Mockler.

rocky mtn girl7

Adam Mockler is my .. Adam Rockstar ! WoooooFrknHoooooo 🔥

Andrew6

...his hand wasn't close to him...the thinnest skinned piece of shit on television.

Ray Cavagna5

His hand wasn't even in his face. He's just mad that Mockler is so much younger than him and eats him up every time.

Okhomegrown5

Scott Jennings needs his treasonous fucking ass whipped

ScubaSuzyQ💙🦋4

CNN has turned into FOX - squabbling and trashy

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They need to 86 this guy if he can't straighten up! 🤭😅

Mike Loves Blues 🎶🎸📎4

Poor Scotty got his panties in a twist. Pretty sure Adam could take him in a throwdown..

beachlife68.bsky.social4

It's classic R playbook. Scott was losing the argument and he needed to distract by suddenly being the victim.

ghillbear.bsky.social4

I'll take my hand out of your face when you take your head out of Trump's ass.. DEAL?

eddiekan.bsky.social4

He loves defending indefensible wars that get 🇺🇸 killed, so long as the president is a MAGA

Andy4

🚨 CIVILITY! CIVILITY! CIVILITY! 🚨

Geddy Flea2

How does Jennings know which is Mockler’s fucking hand?

BanmarNJ2

You would think a guy from Louisville would be ready to pull up at any time

virtualreality4me.bsky.social2

Jennings is such a grinder bitch its amazing

russlikessports.bsky.social2

The kid was schooling him, so the only defense for him was to rage and act tough. Hilarious watching Jennings turn red as the kid shuts his lies down!

Nerd Party2

Jennings is not ready for primetime

G2

What a fucking scumbag Scott Jennings is, honestly. @cnn.com you need to get this bitch off the air.

Furious|T|2

I wanna see the kid do this to Ben Shapiro

MJ🇨🇦2

I no longer watch Abbie's show because of the cockwomble that is Scott Jennings

Lady of the Coop2

I have no idea how anyone can watch cable news. Yuck.

L Lives2

When the mask comes off, you see the snarling, rabid rat that’s been there all along.

zitronenjette1.bsky.social2

Scott now knows/recognizes that he’s complicit in whatever it is that Donald is doing. It’s getting more difficult to defend the indefensible. Good.

Charlotte Clymer
@charlotteclymer.bsky.social

If a Democrat had done what Scott Jennings did tonight on CNN, they wouldn't be invited back. But rest assured: CNN will 100% have him back.

5942h ago
Jennifer Harris25

Hoo boy, what did I miss? For my own sanity and to avoid breaking a television, I always turn CNN off when Jennings is on.

brianmoore2.bsky.social17

Once upon a time, CNN was a highly respected network driven by top notch journalism. Its star has been dimming for many years now

Judith A. Miller13

Last night also. If Scott Jennings appears on CNN, I switch back to MSNOW. Immediately. @cnn.com

tb12

he isn’t even a good tv personality he’s an asshole

patty @enchanted1956.bsky.social 🦋11

that’s why I quit watching ✅ disguised as news, but just more propaganda.

kristinekenyon.bsky.social9

Can we all agree to stop posting clips of this abhorrent show? I’ve never watched it once on CNN but I can’t seem to avoid the clips 😭

Lïså Lōvê🪶7

Why are people still watching 24hr cable news?

Lars Wilstermann5

isn't that "just" his "role" there? always thought those "debates" featuring him to be only for show, just like a heel in professional wrestling. is he really convinced of that stuff he's spouting on abby phillips? i'm confused now...

New York State of Mind3

Performance now trumps substance of any kind on CNN.

Matthew 18:1-103

…which is why I don’t watch US news’ sources…

G ToeKnocks3

Jennings, the heavy set white guy who looks like a THUMB, any ex-trump staffers, Mags Haberman, or Van Jones-- I switch to MSNBC or BBC. Why CNN allows PROPAGANDISTS on the same panel with honest brokers, is beyond me. Guess we can't have Christiane Amanpour and Audie Cornish 24/7.

marcosantana2

I think they pay him $ millions to do that. @jaketapper.bsky.social

Rhuta Bhayga2

Not that I want to know, but what did Scott do now?

Kelly Miller2

He’s part of CNN’s “cast”, the programming strategy that also once brought us Jeffrey Lord and Paris Dennard, two Trumpers whose on air roles were to always find a way to support whatever Trump did that day. To that end, Lord once claimed on CNN Trump was the “Martin Luther King of health care".

Julie2

My MAGA unc refuses to watch and called them a range of terms used as syns for dems. I refuse to watch because of that lying fool Jennings. Truth seems like a solid baseline but what do I know. 🙄

Yuri T2

Might even get a raise

Keith Olbermann
@olbermann.bsky.social

Scott Jennings long ago proved himself too soft for actual debate TV (or real life) but this is ridiculous. THIS is the exact moment he accuses Adam Mockler of putting his hand in Jennings' face. I know @cnn.com execs are auditioning for Bari Weiss, but platforming Paranoia is prostitution by them.

4043h ago
Sherman.Grant.Blsky.social23

Adam was correct to point out that Scott uses condescending insults because he cannot use facts and logic in a debate.

The Opinionated Retiree and Nasty Part Owner of Canada 🇨🇦10

Scott Jennings is performing for an audience of one...DJT...no one else. Jennings would love it if Trump would put in a call to CNN brass and demand that they give him his own show...or replace, say...Jake Tapper or Kaitlan Collins. If that happens, CNN can kiss their viewership good-bye.

BELeClere10

He’s tired of getting beat downs from Mockler!

plc8

another reason to not watch cnn or take cnn seriously is scott jennings.

Adam T. Reid5

"TEE=CHERR, Adam is touching me!"

Bob, aka Papa!4

Obviously Jennings is auditioning for Fox!

Angela Levine4

Can’t cnn be fined for the eff bomb drop by Jennings?

David Stone3

CBS-Toast. CNN-Toast. MSNOW-In the toaster.

RG2

Fk scott he has always been a punk

I.ShireW2

Apparently, a hand was never near his "fucking face'' ...Sir Scott just got his BS placed too close to his lying sense and no sensibility.

gberfieldusaua.bsky.social2

Jenn Newsome is right. This is just one of the ways toxic masculininity manifests itself.

Chance2

These outlets will continue because most viewers are unable to make the simplest sacrifice (i.e., switching off) to help save their nation. The lying will continue, and the population will continue to be shaped by distortions from performers employed by ever richer oligarchs.

Clementine Johnson 🫣2

That’s a clown car straight out of central casting. What’s Geraldo doing there?!

Ryan H2

Adam Mockler!! What a terrific talent! He’s getting better everyday.

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