{"id":2158411,"date":"2024-01-24T17:46:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-24T22:46:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cnn-ex-pat-chris-cillizza-takes-a-virtual-beating-over-claim-biden-never-told-coal-miners-to-learn-to-code\/"},"modified":"2024-01-24T17:48:08","modified_gmt":"2024-01-24T22:48:08","slug":"cnn-ex-pat-chris-cillizza-takes-a-virtual-beating-over-claim-biden-never-told-coal-miners-to-learn-to-code","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cnn-ex-pat-chris-cillizza-takes-a-virtual-beating-over-claim-biden-never-told-coal-miners-to-learn-to-code\/","title":{"rendered":"CNN&#8217;s former employee Chris Cillizza faces backlash for suggesting Biden never told coal miners to &#8216;learn to code"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">36<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcnn-ex-pat-chris-cillizza-takes-a-virtual-beating-over-claim-biden-never-told-coal-miners-to-learn-to-code%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2158411&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>CNN Reporter Faces Backlash\u200c for Misrepresenting Biden&#8217;s Comments\u2062 on Job Transition<\/h2>\n<p>A recent tweet by CNN reporter Chris Cillizza sparked controversy and a Community Note after he falsely claimed that President Joe\u2064 Biden had never suggested workers could switch professions by learning to code.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200c conversation began with news of layoffs at\u2064 various media\u2062 outlets, including The Los Angeles Times. DeSantis&#8217; Press Secretary Jeremy Redfern responded to the layoffs, stating, &#8220;The LA\u200b Times is not \u2063having a\u2062 good day,\u2064 and I&#8217;m \u2062at\u2064 peace with that.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Redfern, who had been targeted by \u2063the media\u200b in the past, did not see the layoffs as a cause for celebration. However, \u2064Cillizza disagreed, \u200dtweeting, &#8220;Will\u2062 never get \u200cpeople who celebrate when other humans \u2014 \u200bwith families, mortgages, medical bills etc\u200d \u2014 lose their jobs.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Will never get people who celebrate when other humans \u2014 with families, mortgages, medical bills etc \u2014 lose their jobs\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/uAsqPbnUEx\">https:\/\/t.co\/uAsqPbnUEx<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Chris\u2063 Cillizza (@ChrisCillizza) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ChrisCillizza\/status\/1749975296701288605?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 24, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>One person responded by mentioning how journalists\u2062 had \u2063treated coal miners, to which Cillizza replied,\u2063 &#8220;They didn&#8217;t though. At all. Biden\u2063 said \u2064it (and he didn&#8217;t \u2064even \u200bsay &#8216;learn to code&#8217;).\u200b Like, facts matter.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">They didn&#8217;t though. At all. Biden said it (and he \u200ddidn&#8217;t even say\u2062 &#8220;learn to code&#8221;).<\/p>\n<p>Like, facts matter. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/nXtTKXBZ1Y\">https:\/\/t.co\/nXtTKXBZ1Y<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Chris Cillizza (@ChrisCillizza) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ChrisCillizza\/status\/1749985383121605036?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 24, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Another person criticized journalists for celebrating layoffs during the\u200b COVID-19\u200b pandemic \u2062and suggested they should learn to code.\u200c Cillizza responded by\u200b reiterating that\u2063 neither \u200djournalists\u2064 nor Biden had made such\u2062 statements.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">It\u200d just didn&#8217;t happen.<\/p>\n<p>And, again, no journalist said &#8220;learn to code.&#8221;\u200b And neither did\u200c Biden. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Tkd6lpvEnt\">https:\/\/t.co\/Tkd6lpvEnt<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Chris Cillizza (@ChrisCillizza)\u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ChrisCillizza\/status\/1749986608470769980?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January \u200c24, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>A Community Note was then shared, linking to a 2019 article from The Hill. The note highlighted Biden&#8217;s statement during a campaign rally\u2064 in \u200b2019, where he said, &#8220;Anybody \u2064who can go down 3,000 feet in \u2062a mine can sure as hell learn to program as well,&#8221; as part \u200bof a\u200b proposal to transition away from fossil \u200cfuels.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK HERE\u2062 TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>GOP Rapid Response director Jake\u200b Schneider shared a video of \u200bBiden explicitly stating that coal miners could \u2063learn to\u2064 program.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">&#8220;Anybody who can \u2064throw \u2062coal into a furnace can \u200blearn how to program for God&#8217;s sake!&#8221;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/kTYS5Wm4S3\">pic.twitter.com\/kTYS5Wm4S3<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Jake Schneider (@jacobkschneider) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jacobkschneider\/status\/1750011797984174258?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January \u200d24, \u200c2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Why is fact-checking and verifying information crucial, especially\u2063 on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-new-acting-attorney-general-jeff-rosen-recently-wrote-an-essay-on-foreign-influence-in-us-elections-this-tells-us-a-little-about-his-knowledge-of-whats-going-on-today\/\" title=\"The New Acting Attorney General Jeff Rosen Recently Wrote an Essay on Foreign Influence in US Elections \u2013 This Tells Us A Little About His Knowledge of What\u2019s Going On Today\">social media platforms<\/a>, to prevent the spread of misinformation<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ref=&#8221;https:\/\/twitter.com\/ChrisCillizza\/status\/1749980195424083969?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&#8221;>January 24, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>However,\u200b Cillizza&#8217;s statement is\u2063 incorrect and has caused significant \u2063backlash for misrepresenting Biden&#8217;s comments on job transitions. In fact, President Biden did suggest \u200bthat workers could switch professions by learning to code during a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tv-network-ratings-drop-during-bidens-first-full-week-in-office\/\" title=\"TV Network Ratings Drop During Biden\u2019s First Full Week in Office\">town hall event<\/a> in 2019.<\/p>\n<p>During the event,\u200b a voter asked \u2064Biden about his plans to help workers who were losing their jobs due to automation and artificial intelligence.\u2063 In\u200d response,\u200d Biden\u200d stated, &#8220;Anybody who can throw coal into a\u2064 furnace\u200d can learn how to program for God&#8217;s sake.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>While Biden did not \u200cspecifically mention the\u200b phrase &#8220;learn to code,&#8221; his statement clearly implied that workers should acquire new skills, including coding, to adapt to\u200b changing\u200c job markets. This suggestion aligns with the prevalent idea \u200bthat technological advancements require individuals to upskill and retrain themselves to maintain employability.<\/p>\n<p>Cillizza&#8217;s false claim of Biden never suggesting workers could switch professions by learning to code not only spreads misinformation but also undermines the validity of \u200dBiden&#8217;s original statement. It misrepresents the president&#8217;s position on job transitions and fuels unnecessary controversy.<\/p>\n<p>Misrepresenting quotes and spreading misinformation is a significant issue \u2064in today&#8217;s media landscape. Journalists have a responsibility to accurately report and provide context for statements\u200d made by public figures.\u2064 By misrepresenting Biden&#8217;s comments, Cillizza failed to fulfill \u2062this responsibility and eroded trust in the media&#8217;s \u2064ability to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-incompetence-of-the-botched-afghanistan-withdrawal-is-on-display-in-every-area-of-bidens-presidency\/\" title=\"The Incompetence Of The Botched Afghanistan Withdrawal Is On Display In Every Area Of Biden\u2019s Presidency\">relay accurate information<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The incident also highlights the importance of fact-checking \u200cand verifying information before making \u200cpublic\u200d statements,\u2062 especially on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/judge-compares-biden-admins-social-media-censorship-to-mafia-style-tactics-as-biden-lawyers-claim-no-proof-of-coercion\/\" title=\"Judge likens Biden administration's social media censorship to mafia tactics; Biden lawyers deny coercion evidence.\">social \u2064media platforms<\/a> where misinformation can spread rapidly. Journalists, as gatekeepers of information, bear the responsibility \u2064of ensuring the accuracy and integrity of their reporting.<\/p>\n<p>The backlash faced by Cillizza is\u200b a consequence of his failure to\u2064 adhere to these principles of responsible journalism. It\u200c serves as a reminder of the need for \u2064media professionals to prioritize\u200d accuracy and avoid misrepresenting statements to fit their narratives \u2064or agendas.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, CNN reporter Chris Cillizza&#8217;s\u2062 misrepresentation of President Biden&#8217;s comments on job transitions has led to \u2062backlash and undermined the trust in the media. It is essential for journalists\u200b to adhere to the principles of\u2064 responsible journalism, which include fact-checking, accurately reporting, and providing context for statements made by public figures. Effective and \u2063ethical reporting\u200d is \u2063crucial in maintaining the integrity and credibility of the media industry, especially\u200d in an era where misinformation is rampant.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former CNN reporter Chris Cillizza faced criticism and a Community Note after asserting that President Joe Biden never proposed that workers could switch professions by acquiring coding skills. 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