This afternoon, Jay Carney once again took to the podium to weave his tangled web of Benghazi lies. Fortunately for us, Fox News’ Ed Henry, absent at yesterday’s sickening spectacle, had a chance to take a crack at Carney. And it was magnificent.
Henry started with a simple, straightforward question:
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Ed Henry asks Carney: If email wasn't about #Benghazi why did the WH not turn it over to Congress when it was requested.
— Debra Heine (@NiceDeb) May 1, 2014
Carney couldn’t come up with a decent answer:
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And, taking a cue from his boss, he passed the buck:
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Yeah, that pretty much sums it up:
Q: If the email isn't about Benghazi, why turn it over in response to a FOIA on Benghazi? Carney: Ask the State Department.
— Guy Benson (@guypbenson) May 1, 2014
You can view video here. We recommend watching the full exchange, but here’s just a sample:
Henry: If the email was not about Benghazi, as you said yesterday and say again today, why did the White House turn it over to a conservative group seeking information about Benghazi?
Carney: You would have to ask the State Department about how they responded to FOIA requests. I would, again, point you to the fact — I mean, all you have to is read it, Ed. All right? Top line points, goals, that kind of stuff. The only mention of Benghazi in the email is a question about, what’s your response to a story by the Independent newspaper in, uh, the UK, that says we have intelligence — that we had intelligence — 48 hours in advance of the attack that was ignored. “Not aware of any actionable intelligence” was the answer. And then, what does it do? It cuts and pastes the same line from the CIA talking points that, again, was what Ambassador Rice used.
Henry: How about Benghazi? Why turn it over in a Benghazi suit?
Carney: You would have to ask the State Department about their process for responding to FOIA requests. Again, you can just read it and then decide for yourself. As many people have now said and written, like, this is a conspiracy theory in search of a conspiracy.
Satisfied with the press secretary’s answer? Ed Henry certainly wasn’t, and he continued to push an increasingly agitated Carney. Just how deeply did he manage to get under Carney’s skin? Four words: Reductio ad Fox News.
Carney takes a shot at @edhenry and Fox News.
— Guy Benson (@guypbenson) May 1, 2014
Carney tells @edhenryTV that "to your boss's disappointment" Benghazi talking points were written by the CIA.
— Steve Krakauer (@SteveKrak) May 1, 2014
For the record, Henry wasn’t having any of it.
despite Q's from abc, cbs, cnn RT @SteveKrak Carney tells @edhenryTV "to your boss's disappointment" Benghazi talking points written by CIA
— Ed Henry (@edhenry) May 1, 2014
It’s almost as if the White House has it in for Fox News or something.
Fascinating how personal Carney gets over Ed Henry's questioning re: Benghazi — ad hominem attacks on Fox News.
— Josh Kraushaar (@HotlineJosh) May 1, 2014
The fact that Carney can't answer @edhenryTV questions without attacking FoxNews is just sad.
— Sarah (@sarah_wxtx) May 1, 2014
Sad, but not surprising.
How in the world @edhenryTV keeps himself from punching Jay Carney in the throat is beyond me!
— Michelle Clifton (@MichelleClifton) May 1, 2014
Well, unlike Clown Carney, Henry is a professional.
I truly cannot STAND the way Carney is so freakin' condescending when speaking with @edhenryTV . It pisses me off – A LOT!!
— Sandy* (@s_j67) May 1, 2014
Henry, as always, conducted himself like a grownup. And viewers are grateful to him.
@FoxNews Good job @edhenryTV for staying on Jay Carney as he stood there and lied, once again, to the American people. They have no shame!
— Barbara Schenck (@BDSchenck) May 1, 2014
@edhenryTV if you haven't heard this…thank you. #Truth
— YoungDuck (@lduck623) May 1, 2014
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@edhenryTV @adamhousley finally network news getting real..thank u fox for holding the line.
— kathy (@kathyfisher10) May 1, 2014
@edhenryTV Ed, thanks for holding the Obama stooge Carney responsible for his lies. Carney is a disgrace and knows he is lying.
— Jim Ballinger77 (@redstick_77) May 1, 2014
@edhenryTV must have struck a nerve for @PressSec Jay Carney to return to attack tactics. Well played, Ed. #Benghazi #smokinggun
— Right Wing Loon (@Blueguppie) May 1, 2014
@edhenryTV Ed, I want to just send a tweet of support and gratitude for doing your job. So, here it is. You Rock!
— Beatlegal09 (@Beatlegal09) May 1, 2014
@edhenryTV as always holding the standard high! Great work Ed. Thank u for it.
— RachelWells (@GenRachel) May 1, 2014
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