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CNN Host Issues Correction After Misidentifying NYC Attack Target

March 11 – March 12, 2026

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CNN host Abby Phillip issued an on-air correction after falsely claiming an ISIS-inspired terror attack in New York City targeted politician Zohran Mamdani. The error sparked criticism regarding the accuracy of the network's reporting on the incident and the political context surrounding it. The situation is now considered resolved following the network's public acknowledgment and correction of the mistake.

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