CNN Deletes Post Portraying Alleged Terrorists In New York As Simply Innocent Teens Enjoying Nice Weather
1 sourceUpdated Jul 2, 2026
CNN deleted a post Tuesday that portrayed two individuals with suspected ties to ISIS as two teenagers trying to enjoy the nice weather in New York City. CNN wrote on X that 18-year-old Emir Balat and 19-year-old…
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