Topic: Ben Jacobs

At a rally in Montana, President Trump praised Congressman Greg Gianforte for his 2017 physical altercation with Guardian reporter Ben Jacobs. The segment discusses the media's reaction to Trump's "body slam" comments and his continued mockery of Elizabeth Warren's DNA test results before signing off for the 11th anniversary episode.

The physical altercation between Montana congressional candidate Greg Gianforte and Guardian reporter Ben Jacobs is detailed by Fox News witnesses. The hosts discuss the "body slam" incident and the subsequent donation of Jacobs' broken glasses to the Newseum. A study from Business Insider is cited, claiming journalists operate at a lower cognitive level and consume more alcohol than average.

The media narrative surrounding Montana Republican Greg Gianforte's "body slam" of reporter Ben Jacobs has focused on blaming President Trump's rhetoric for creating a culture of hostility toward the press. Critics point out that networks like CBS News edited audio clips of Gianforte's apology to manipulate the public's perception of the event.

During a special election in Montana, candidate Greg Gianforte was accused of "body slamming" Guardian reporter Ben Jacobs after being asked about the CBO score for the healthcare bill. The hosts discuss the lack of video evidence and suggest the term "body slam" is a sensationalized description of a physical altercation. They compare the incident to previous claims of violence against journalists by the Trump campaign.