Mr. Blitzer struggled to contain his emotions for a full minute before CNN cut him off live.
CNN The show was forced to cut abruptly to a commercial break after anchor Wolf Blitzer appeared to be on the verge of vomiting during a live interview with Jamie Raskin, a senior member of the White House Oversight Council. The “War Room” host became visibly uncomfortable midway through the interview Thursday night and appeared to be choking on something. Mr. Raskin watched in increasingly alarmed silence as he spoke of the controversy in Colorado over Donald Trump’s appearance on the ballot.
Mr. Blitzer, 75, spent the full minute before the game trying to control his emotions CNN cut off his feed, leaving Mr. Raskin to complete the final comments himself. At this point, attentive listeners can hear a vomiting-like sound in the background. CNN Then a commercial suddenly came on and Mr. Raskin interrupted mid-sentence.
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In a very concerning moment on CNN, Wolf Blitzer appeared to be trying to hold back vomiting. CNN cuts off Rep. Jamie Raskin and goes into a long break. Back with Paula Reid. Hope he recovers soon. pic.twitter.com/ftE7eXB1x7
— Kimberley (@KimberleyC) February 8, 2024
The show eventually returned, but CNN Chief legal affairs reporter Paula Reid serves as moderator. “Wolf has got to go, he’ll be back,” Ms. Reed said before continuing the show.
in a statement Washington post, CNN Confirming Mr Wolfe “wasn’t feeling 100 per cent when anchoring on Thursday night”. “He looks forward to returning to the Situation Room and thanks everyone for their well wishes,” the station said.
Mr Wald later said his condition was improving. “I’m fine! Thanks for all the well wishes,” he wrote on the X. “I’ll see you in the situation room soon,” he added.
I am fine! Thank you for your good wishes. We’ll see you in the Situation Room soon.
— Wolf Blitzer (@wolfblitzer) February 9, 2024
Mr. Blitzer was the host of “The Situation Room” for 18 of his 33 years. CNN.
Meanwhile, some social media users reacted to the video by wishing Mr Wolf a speedy recovery. One user wrote: “I get worried when I see you making weird faces and go straight to commercial knowing what’s going on in the situation room. You are the best, take your time and come back stronger .”
Another said: “He doesn’t look good. Wolf Blitzer will be fine soon.”
“So glad they posted an update. Watching him look disgusting and then suddenly get cut off is really worrying,” said a third user.
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