VANDALIA, OHIO - MARCH 16: Guests listen as Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks to supporters during a rally at the Dayton International Airport on March 16, 2024 in Vandalia, Ohio. The rally was hosted by the Buckeye Values PAC. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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Smerconish: 'A mistake' to ignore or disrespect Trump and his supporters
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After Ronna McDaniel's hiring and firing, says CNN's Michael Smerconish, it's a mistake to ignore or disrespect Trump and his supporters. "Of course, no one's views should be aired without challenge. That's a journalist's responsibility...I'm advocating for balance. Why would anyone want to watch a discussion of the news that only reinforces beliefs, and doesn't challenge people to think?"
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VANDALIA, OHIO - MARCH 16: Guests listen as Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks to supporters during a rally at the Dayton International Airport on March 16, 2024 in Vandalia, Ohio. The rally was hosted by the Buckeye Values PAC. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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