The Clip That Made People Angry
On a recent MSNOW segment host Stephanie Ruhle and guest Rick Stengel praised what they called Iran’s “deep belief” and mocked President Donald Trump for not understanding it. The exchange was short but loaded. They suggested Iranians would die for their cause and then implied the president lacks ideology and patriotism. Viewers saw it as tone deaf and politically charged, and the clip quickly circulated online.
What They Said and Why It Matters
Ruhle said it was “unfathomable” to President Donald Trump that Iran would have such belief. Stengel added that the Iranians would “die for” it and accused the president of thinking protestors were paid. Those comments mix foreign policy observations with a clear jab at the president’s motives. That matters because media framing shapes public opinion on national security and patriotism.
The Political Angle You Should Expect
This is not an isolated moment. Many in the mainstream media have strong views about the current administration. When a network laughs and praises an adversary’s commitment while mocking the commander in chief, it raises questions about bias. People want clear reporting on Iran and honest debate on strategy not snide commentary meant to score points.
Watch the Clip Yourself
Decide for yourself. Here is the original social post with the clip for readers to view and judge the tone firsthand.
Under no circumstances do you 'have to hand it to them.'
MS NOW's Stephanie Ruhle commends Iran for "the fact that they have a deep belief in something. That's unfathomable to [Trump]. That they will die for." pic.twitter.com/I9aJhtWwrs— Nicholas Fondacaro (@NickFondacaro) April 9, 2026
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MS NOW the network that champions Karens! How is that kind of propaganda news media even allowed in a time of conflict with our military men and women in harms way?