The opening of CNN’s 6 AM hour this morning was one, long lollapalooza of Trump-bashing. Led by co-host Chris Cuomo, panelists David Gregory, Chris Cillizza, and John Avlon took turns whacking the Trump piñata.

The topics were diverse: a putative Republican “backlash” against the president; Don, Jr.’s meeting with the Russians; and the murder of Seth Rich. But there was consistency in the relentless criticism of the president.

Lowlights:

“The White House’s apparent inability to tell the truth.”

“I heard one of the conservatives say, it’s not just about the base. It’s about the fact that the president is being base.”

“It’s about damn time” for a Republican backlash against Trump.

“They don’t deserve the benefit of the doubt.”

“He looks like he’s got something to hide.”

“It cannot be said enough, how outrageous this is” [referring to alleged White House “collusion” regarding Seth Rich story.

The panel was entirely stacked with Trump critics: not a defender of the president, or a Republican of any stripe, in sight.



