Jillian Michaels has faced backlash for her claims about America’s slavery history, with CNN anchor Abby Phillip slamming her comments as peddling false information. During an on-air monologue last week, Phillip addressed the controversy surrounding Michaels’ statements that museums put too much focus on the role of White people who participated in slavery.
Phillip stated that she tries to create a platform for discussion and debate on her show, but felt that Michaels was trying to “litigate” the issue by bringing up racial aspects. The CNN anchor argued that while it’s true that many exhibits in museums focus on the experiences of enslaved Black people, this doesn’t mean that the issue is solely about White supremacy.
Michaels had previously made comments on social media and in an Instagram post slamming allegations made about her in a Netflix docuseries. The controversy surrounding Michaels’ views on slavery has sparked debate among experts and viewers alike.
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