Awkward Silence After MSNBC Anchor Interrupts Reporter Who Said 'Pro-Life'
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MSNBC anchor Andrea Mitchell interrupted NBC News’ Garrett Haake after he used the controversial term “pro-life” while quoting a Republican lawmaker during a segment on Thursday.
Mitchell had asked Haake to explain why Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) expressed reservations about proposed GOP abortion legislation while still voting for it. Haake said Mace told reporters that “at the end of the day, she was, as she described herself, ‘pro-life.’”
Mitchell jumped in, saying: “Let me just interrupt and say that ‘pro-life’ is a term that they, an entire group, wants to use, but that is not an accurate description.”
“I’m using it because that’s the term she used to describe herself, Andrea,” he responded.
“I understand,” Mitchell acknowledged.
A short silence between the pair followed.
“Anyway, that was her explanation,” Mitchell eventually said before turning the conversation to beleaguered Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.).
Watch the exchange here:
Andrea Mitchell chides a reporter for using the term "pro-life"
"Let me just interrupt and say that pro-life is a term that they—an entire group wants to use, but that's not an accurate description."
Reporter: "I’m using it because it’s the term she used to describe herself." pic.twitter.com/fdh3FLouz5— Washington Free Beacon (@FreeBeacon) January 12, 2023
The Associated Press recommends using the term ― as well as “pro-choice” and “pro-abortion” ― only if it’s in quotes or part of a proper name.
Use the modifiers anti-abortion or abortion-rights; don't use pro-life, pro-choice or pro-abortion unless they are in quotes or proper names.
Avoid the term abortionist, which connotes a person who performs clandestine abortions.— APStylebook (@APStylebook) May 3, 2022