In a surprising exchange on Twitter, actress Kelly Matthews found herself at odds with CNN after she dismissed the gravity of COVID-19 fatalities. On Friday, Matthews criticized CNN’s reporting on the pandemic, stating that “fear of dying is their mantra.” CNN quickly retorted with a sharp comeback.
“I now understand why so many of my friends are terrified of catching COVID; they’re all CNN viewers!” Matthews tweeted. “I decided to watch CNN to see their perspective, and oh wow, was I shocked! IF YOU TOO WANT TO LIVE IN TERROR WATCH CNN!! FEAR OF DYING IS THEIR MANTRA! OMG!”
CNN’s public relations account responded with a cutting remark: “Kelly, feel free to switch the channel—just like countless viewers did every time ‘Friends of the Past’ aired. But please don’t minimize the loss of nearly 230,000 American lives. And for your safety, wear a mask.”
The reference to “Friends of the Past” was a nod to a sitcom that had a short run in the late ’90s. The spat continued as Matthews fired back, “Meow… if only you paid as much attention to the facts as you did to a TV show that was popular decades ago… I guess you got that wrong too.”
As of now, Matthews’ original tweet has garnered over 23,000 retweets and more than 74,000 likes, while CNN’s response received 14,000 retweets and over 105,000 likes. While some users defended Matthews, others, including former government ethics director James Green, criticized her stance.
“You should be ashamed,” he wrote. “We’re one of the countries hardest hit because of science-denying individuals like you who dismiss the pain of those who have suffered or lost loved ones. Have you ever considered how many deaths might be linked to your views?”
Another user shared a photo of his wife, who had been hospitalized with COVID-19. “This isn’t fear; it’s reality,” he said. “This is my wife in Dallas eight months ago when many were underestimating the virus. Thankfully, she survived but this pandemic made her live in fear.”
Matthews has previously made headlines for her support of political figures, including her endorsement of Trump’s re-election, citing that “he’s not a politician.” She faced backlash for her comments, to which she replied, “I guess I’m not allowed to have an opinion without being insulted.”
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In summary, the online clash between Kelly Matthews and CNN highlights the ongoing debate surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and its devastating impact. While Matthews attempted to downplay the seriousness of the virus, CNN and many users emphasized the importance of recognizing the lives lost and the reality of the ongoing health crisis.