On Tuesday’s episode of “Rising,” co-host Amber Duke made a bold move when she walked off set after her fellow co-host Nomiki Konst accused her of making “Nazi comments in the past.” The tension escalated during a discussion about former CNN contributor Ryan Gidursky’s recent dismissal from the network. According to Duke, the disagreement with Konst became “incredibly toxic.”
The controversy began when Gidursky made a lighthearted joke to pro-Palestinian commentator Medhi Hasan, saying, “I hope your beeper doesn’t go off,” during a Monday episode of CNN’s “News Night With Abby Phillip.”
The comment was most likely a reference to the alleged mass-pager explosions that Israel orchestrated against members of the terrorist organization Hezbollah in Lebanon. This sparked a heated debate between the co-hosts, with Konst accusing Duke of making “Nazi comments in the past,” without providing any evidence to support her claim.
Duke was quick to defend herself, stating adamantly, “I haven’t made Nazi comments.” This exchange only added fuel to the fire, and Duke ultimately made the decision to remove herself from the hostile environment. “After the segment was over, my co-host started screaming and insisting that I had made Nazi writings while working for the Daily Caller. We got into it once before off air, but nothing like this,” Duke shared.
So this was fun …
Rising is shorter than usual today because I chose not to continue sitting at a desk with someone who falsely accused me of "Nazi writings" because they were losing an argument. I think I have been unfathomably patient with my cohost but everyone has a line.…
— Amber Duke (@ambermarieduke) October 29, 2024
It is unclear what specific comments Konst was referencing, or if Duke had made any comments that could be considered Nazi. However, no evidence has been presented to support this accusation. This is not the first time that the liberal media has falsely labeled someone as a “Nazi” or used inflammatory language to attack those they disagree with. It is a tactic that is becoming all too common and is a clear attempt to discredit and silence conservative voices like Duke’s.
This incident serves as a reminder that co-hosts must engage in civil and respectful discussions. Making baseless accusations only leads to a toxic environment and does nothing to further the conversation. The media has a responsibility to carefully choose their words and avoid using inflammatory language, as it will ultimately do more harm than good.
At a time when the liberal media continues to attack and smear President Trump, it is refreshing to see individuals like Amber Duke standing up for themselves and walking away from such hostile environments. Her decision to leave the set serves as a powerful statement against the biased and divisive tactics of the liberal media.
It is important for all media professionals to carefully consider their words and actions, as they have a responsibility to provide accurate and fair reporting. Let us hope that incidents like this will serve as a reminder for individuals to engage in respectful and productive discussions, as opposed to resorting to false accusations and name-calling.