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Scott Jennings erupts at Adam Mockler on CNN

politicsMay 1, 2026654,542

On Abby Phillip's CNN show, former Bush aide Scott Jennings snapped at MeidasTouch commentator Adam Mockler and told Mockler to "get your profanity-laced hand out of my face" after Mockler gestured while speaking. Jennings interrupted Mockler and the exchange visibly escalated on air, with both men trading heated remarks during the segment. The on-air confrontation highlights how aggressive gestures and interruptions can derail live policy discussions and raises questions about decorum on prime-time panels.

Acyn
@acyn.bsky.social

Wow Scott Jennings blows up at Adam Mockler: “Get your fucking hand out of my face” Mockler: We all know that Scott Jennings is more than happy to defend a war with a country that starts with letters Ira that we are currently failing that is going to put us trillions of dollars more in debt.

19062h ago
Dloitz232

His hand wasn't even in his face....

Duncan Jones103

Absolutely pathetic by Jennings there. Mockler was nowhere near him. Get that stress-doll out of CNN.

Red68

Scott Jennings better be off the set when they come back from break. That is uncalled for behavior.

Angels In Velvet48

Scott Jennings is an asshole. @adammockler.com stayed professional and never lost his temper. You know you are losing a debate when you result to name calling and claiming someone is putting their hand in your face to change the subject. Scott Jennings can't defend this war and that pisses him

Marlene Robertson🍁🇨🇦45

Scott Jennings loses his shit when he is rage baited by a 23-year-old. Fucking hilarious.

slop enjoyer28

and they let him remain on their air after that. what more is there to say

Blair83 🇨🇦25

Scott Jennings is so lost. He sold his soul and KNOWS he has. He could also be on pins and needles from that bombshell report the other day. Guess the F-Bomb is a part of the Christian values he loves to espouse? Hypocrite!!! Trump has really exposed a lot of those so-called Christians.

Chris⚖️Justice21

Show some respect, Scotty! Adam was on target

The Salon Group NYC19

Why does “everybody need to calm down”? Only one person lost their mind.

Baja Arizona. We fight on.18

Jennings is such a whiny little dickless wonder. Mockler is a treasure and may he continue to speak truth to power for many many years into the future!

Jeff 🌎🇨🇦🇺🇸🇬🇱🇺🇦🩺💉🚑🏥17

Utter pos. I can’t watch CNN when he’s on.

IndianaSolo14

And they always try to have that televangelist fake creeper smile.

Everything’s Irie14

Scott Jennings and CNN can just absolutely go to hell. They’ve manufactured these bs “discussions” since Crossfire first aired in the 1980’s.

samlowryisdead.bsky.social12

If you want a preview of what the coming MAGA melt down is going to look like, it's this but more. The whole movement is going to go down kicking and screaming as they refuse to face reality.

Dad of 39

He knows Mockler owns him

Space Cadet9

Is that @katmabu.bsky.social in the middle, unable to get a word in edgewise?

m41771848.bsky.social8

The goal of Trump‘s endless war was fixed by Obama and Trump tore it up so he could have this war. So don’t tell me that the goal is for Iran not to have nuclear weapons. Iran was allowing inspections under the agreement with Obama. Trump created this war on purpose

MechaWadzilla 7

He starts leaning in to set up his clip he was practicing in the mirror lmao

Schadenfreude is my middle name.7

His hand wasn't anywhere near his face lol.

💙Michigan Girl 💙🫘 Ω7

They need to fire Jennings. That is so unprofessional.

Wesley6

Good to see something other than that smug ignorant shit eating grin on that lying goober's face for a change. 👏 Mockler

Chris Berry6

Jennings is a mendacious piece of shit on CNN nightly. It’s a disgrace that they keep giving him air time.

bigboreairgunner.bsky.social5

Jennings has the most slapable face in today's politics. I love that Adam triggered him into losing his temper...with facts.

aboutosleep.bsky.social5

Wow "macho man" about to start a fight over losing a conversation on TV again. 😱

Blizzard Passenger5

This makes me smile inside, as Scott Jennings is a thin-skinned liar as well as an all-around piece of crap.

Martin4

Scott really needs to see this one..🤣🤣 www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_tN...

Arkenor4

CNN have the perfect excuse to fire him now. They should use it.

asilb.bsky.social4

They are paying this jerk. Fyck CNN

Now Live From Toronto 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦4

Is that Geraldo out of his basement? Also... his hand wasn't any near his face

Peg Kugler Amorosa3

Then he took over the conversation! Hosts need to stop letting him do this. He doesn’t belong on TV.

Spanky Quigman, Esquire, LLC3

Notice that Jennings can’t meet Mockler’s eyes other than when he lashes out. Mockler is looking at Jennings the whole time. Mockler is dominant and Jennings abjectly submits. Jennings’s realization of that is why he lashes out at literally nothing (Mockler’s no closer to him when Scott loses it).

🇨🇦 CATNAP 😼3

Who watches to see what scott says ? I would enjoy a different opposition member in a guest capacity rather than a rude jerk every night. I don't watch cnn because of the feeble both sides attempt.

essequam.bsky.social2

Love seeing Mockler pwn Scooter.

DemoDirge by Brian M. Ross2

The side show children… Geraldo Rivera’s slumming CNN? Did they finally find his credibility in Al Capone’s secret vault? This isn’t news. It’s the circus.

the_lion_of_anacostia 🦁2

If you want to get technical, I see an imaginary line between y'all, and Mockler stays in his lane. Scott Jennings is just a typical MAGA snowflake.

GoBlueHalimi2

Scott Jennings is honestly what's wrong with America. This guys an opportunist fucking hack. He couldn't stand Trump until he found out he needed to kiss his ass to earn a living. These people should be embarrassed for themselves and their families.

gabi2

We have a lunatic with the codes!!!! wtf are you talking about?!

erickbt.bsky.social2

Scott’s boyfriend dumped him because people are getting close

simon--55.bsky.social2

Hate that guy. CNN thinks its balance, but its just BS.

NotCIAreally2

The USA is Insolvent due to the Neo Cons from Reagan to tRUMP.

Ms. Hart2

Adam puts a lot of older people to shame, he's straight brilliant and quick!

VirginiaRose7572

Geez, I’m glad I never watch CNN

badgerbluebelle2

Jennings said it to get out Mockler kicking his ass all the way around the block.

Ann2

Scott Jennings is a total prick! I love it when he loses his smug façade and the phony act drops.

BookHoarder2

They're always the victims. 🙄

Crimson Recluse2

Scott should go work for Newsmax, OAN, or Faux Noise

🇨🇦 Ann Cda 🇨🇦 🇮🇹🏒2

Maybe CNN can ask Scott Jennings to tone down his rhetoric. Adam Mockler has more maturity in his pinky than Jennings has in his entire body. Is everyone on the right just angry all the time?

neverseemecoming.bsky.social2

just passing by, don't watch CNN precisely because they insult intelligence with rage baiting with sell out Jennings. But it's nice to see he looks like he's on a permanent bender, what little conscience maybe getting to him. What a septic tank CNN has become

The Tennessee Holler
@thetnholler.bsky.social

“Get your fucking hand out of my face!” Scott Jennings throws a hissy fit because much younger @adammockler.com ate him up on TV again, reminding the world Scott loves defending indefensible wars that get 🇺🇸 soldiers killed Spoiler: abby phillip & CNN will have Scott back anyway.

5862h ago
T-Fish🇨🇦🍁44

At the commercial break they should have removed him and gone the rest of the show with his seat empty. Truly disgusting behaviour

derek38

There is a future where Jennings cannot walk around in public without ridicule. We can make that happen. He’s a fucking clown.

witness2it.bsky.social35

What does she mean, "everybody" calm down? FFS, @cnn.com , you and your anchors and your conservative panelists (e.g., Scott Jennings) are *already* a joke. I cannot imagine how bad it's going to be when Ellison takes over.

jd757.bsky.social27

Fuck Scott Jennings and fuck @cnn.com and Abby Phillip for keeping him on and poisoning America.

memphisryno.bsky.social23

@adammockler.com didn’t even have his hands in his face. Want a snowflake Scott Jennings is. Nice job as always @adammockler.com

Wcboys19

Scott Jennings is rage bait... he'll always have a job. It's good for ratings.

Steve Dennis15

@cnn.com The quickest way to get me to change the channel is to have Scott Jennings on.

jasonmgunning.bsky.social13

Not sure if this is the point, but his hand isn’t in his face at all.

Dave Keon's Cousin 🏒 🇨🇦🇺🇦🇬🇱11

Went from Smirky Scott to Angry Assclown in just seconds.

Mitch Solomon10

Once upon a time republicans were at least known as adults. Shitty adults. Often stodgy adults. But adults nonetheless.

Vote The Assholes Out9

Our allies in Europe??? Name one, Scott.

rocky mtn girl6

Adam Mockler is my .. Adam Rockstar ! WoooooFrknHoooooo 🔥

joeypancakes.bsky.social5

“While you were defending prior endless wars” sure hit a nerve. Go Mockler.

Okhomegrown5

Scott Jennings needs his treasonous fucking ass whipped

Andrew5

...his hand wasn't close to him...the thinnest skinned piece of shit on television.

Ray Cavagna4

His hand wasn't even in his face. He's just mad that Mockler is so much younger than him and eats him up every time.

Mike Loves Blues 🎶🎸📎4

Poor Scotty got his panties in a twist. Pretty sure Adam could take him in a throwdown..

Andy4

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They need to 86 this guy if he can't straighten up! 🤭😅

ghillbear.bsky.social3

I'll take my hand out of your face when you take your head out of Trump's ass.. DEAL?

eddiekan.bsky.social3

He loves defending indefensible wars that get 🇺🇸 killed, so long as the president is a MAGA

BanmarNJ2

You would think a guy from Louisville would be ready to pull up at any time

Nerd Party2

Jennings is not ready for primetime

G2

What a fucking scumbag Scott Jennings is, honestly. @cnn.com you need to get this bitch off the air.

Furious|T|2

I wanna see the kid do this to Ben Shapiro

beachlife68.bsky.social2

It's classic R playbook. Scott was losing the argument and he needed to distract by suddenly being the victim.

L Lives2

When the mask comes off, you see the snarling, rabid rat that’s been there all along.

Keith Olbermann
@olbermann.bsky.social

Scott Jennings long ago proved himself too soft for actual debate TV (or real life) but this is ridiculous. THIS is the exact moment he accuses Adam Mockler of putting his hand in Jennings' face. I know @cnn.com execs are auditioning for Bari Weiss, but platforming Paranoia is prostitution by them.

3052h ago
Charlotte Clymer
@charlotteclymer.bsky.social

Scott Jennings has spent years engaging in exceedingly bad faith and been weirdly platformed by CNN because of his smarmy, condescending spectacle. His outburst tonight is who he is. He's a giant, hypocritical dickhead. Why should any of us pretend otherwise?

3511h ago
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