Reza Aslan Has Been Dropped By CNN Over His Tweet Calling Trump A 'Piece Of Shit'

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CNN will no longer air Reza Aslan's series Believer after the religious studies scholar was criticized for calling President Trump a "piece of shit."

Aslan on Friday said he continued to believe in the importance of the show, which examined global religious sects, and he hoped to take it to another platform. He added that while he was disappointed, he agreed it was best for him and CNN to part ways.

"In these politically charged times, the tenor of our nation's discourse has become complicated, and I recognize that CNN needs to protect its brand as an unbiased news outlet," he said. "Similarly, I need to honor my voice. I am not a journalist. I am a social commentator and scholar."

My statement about the cancellation of #Believer pic.twitter.com/ITtXAyQwd5 — Reza Aslan (@rezaaslan) June 9, 2017

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