Dan Abrams Slams Axios Firing Reporter For DeSantis Reply: ‘Give Me a Break’ [Video]

NewsNation host and Mediaite founder Dan Abrams chalked up Axios firing a reporter over a message to the team of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) part of a “ridiculous dance” to pretend the media is not biased.

Axios reporter Ben Montgomery fired from Axios this week after he responded to a press release about an upcoming DeSantis event by calling it “propaganda.” The press release was regarding a Department of Education event hosted by DeSantis titled, “exposing the diversity equity and inclusion scam in higher education.”

Montgomery said Axios claimed his reputation was damaged after a Department of Education spokesperson shared the message.

“This week a reporter was completely honest about where he’s coming from and instead of being appreciated for his candor, the reporter was fired in an instant that shows just how hypocritical the media can be when it comes to hiding the truth about themselves,” Abrams said on Thursday in a segment where Mediaite founding editor…