CNBC host and New York Times contributor John Harwood on Monday criticized the media’s coverage of Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server and handling of classified materials, arguing it was “just dumb” and “exaggerated” the story’s significance.
Harwood responded to a tweet from New York University (NYU) professor Jay Rosen saying the media had a role in electing Republican candidate Donald Trump.
Harwood sparred with critics, insisting the FBI investigation into the Democratic candidate’s use of a private email server while at the State Department was not a “big f***ing deal,” and the classified information found on the server was “inconsequential.” – READ MORE
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