If there’s one thing you can count on from CNN’s “NewsNight with Abby Phillip,” it’s that someone will say something ridiculous — and 9 times out of 10, that someone is Bakari Sellers. The former South Carolina state representative, known for his ability to spin a narrative tighter than a pretzel, once again found himself at the center of a bizarre on-air moment. This time, it wasn’t just his words that drew attention, but his hands.
During a segment on inflation and its causes (because apparently we’re still pretending it’s not Biden’s fault), Sellers decided to cross a line — literally. While making a point about inflation’s “transitory” nature, he leaned over and put his hand on Republican strategist Scott Jennings’ shoulder. Big mistake.
“Don’t touch me,” Jennings said, shooting Sellers a look that could freeze lava. Sellers, in true “I’m just joking, bro” fashion, chuckled and said, “I can’t touch you?” before proceeding to place his hand on Jennings’ back. At this point, you’d think the man would get the message. But no — it’s Bakari Sellers, after all.
Host Abby Phillip had to jump in like a kindergarten teacher dealing with two kids fighting over a crayon. “Alright, everybody, keep your hands to yourselves,” she said, as if she’s ever had control of that panel.
But Sellers’ antics didn’t end there. He went on to claim that inflation wasn’t Biden’s fault (of course) and that “global factors” were to blame. Because in the world of Bakari Sellers, Biden’s policies are never responsible for anything — it’s always someone else’s fault. COVID did it. Supply chains did it. Ghosts did it. But definitely not Biden.
“Don’t Touch Me”: A Moment for the History Books
The “don’t touch me” moment wasn’t just awkward. It was symbolic. It captured the dynamic between two opposing forces: one, a rational conservative pointing out facts, and the other, a race-baiting, narrative-spinning leftist who’s been given far too much leeway by corporate media.
Jennings, clearly fed up with Sellers’ antics, sat back, crossed his arms, and stared him down like a dad waiting for his teenager to admit they dented the car. Sellers, for his part, grinned like he’d just been caught stealing cookies before dinner. You’d think by now CNN’s producers would know better than to put these two next to each other.
Race-Baiter in Chief
This isn’t the first time Bakari Sellers has found himself in the middle of a firestorm. He’s built an entire career out of peddling racial grievance politics. If there’s an opportunity to make something about race, Sellers will take it, even if it’s about grocery prices. Yes, grocery prices.
He’s so committed to “the narrative” that he’s willing to gaslight the entire country on what’s causing inflation. Instead of admitting that Biden’s disastrous energy policies, out-of-control spending, and failed border policies have driven up costs, Sellers insists it’s some kind of “global economic shift.” The only “shift” we’ve seen is the one from affordable groceries to maxing out credit cards just to buy eggs.
Sellers even threw in a sob story about his dad shopping at Piggly Wiggly, as if that’s somehow supposed to validate his argument. Sorry, Bakari, but anecdotes aren’t economic policy.
The “Hands-Off” Policy Everyone Can Agree On
At the heart of this entire fiasco is something so basic it’s surprising it even needs to be said: keep your hands to yourself. Somewhere along the way, Bakari Sellers forgot that most adults learn this lesson by the age of 5. If someone tells you “don’t touch me,” you back off. You don’t test the waters by moving your hand from shoulder to back like you’re adjusting a thermostat.
Jennings’ reaction — icy, unyielding, and completely justified — was a masterclass in how to handle a clown. He didn’t yell. He didn’t flinch. He just shut it down. It’s the kind of energy conservatives wish more people would bring to debates with leftist pundits. Sellers’ response, on the other hand, was typical of the “rules for thee, not for me” crowd. It’s all fun and games until the other side asserts a boundary.
Final Thoughts
CNN may have tried to frame this as a lighthearted “oops” moment, but it’s actually a microcosm of a much larger issue. The left has been allowed to cross boundaries for so long — with words, narratives, and yes, even physical space — that they think they’re entitled to do so. But not this time.
Scott Jennings’ “don’t touch me” moment will live on in internet meme history, and Bakari Sellers will continue to be Bakari Sellers: articulate, cunning, and always wrong. It’s the kind of content CNN’s dwindling viewership tunes in for — if they’re even tuning in at all.
But here’s the truth: while CNN’s ratings spiral, conservatives continue to gain ground, and no amount of shoulder taps and spin-doctoring will change that.
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