CNN anchor Abby Phillip defended her decision to feature supporters of President Trump on her nightly program, saying critics who object to her booking “MAGA people” are missing the point — even as her recurring on-air fights with Republican pundit Scott Jennings continue to spill into social media.

Phillip addressed the backlash during a Tuesday appearance on the popular nationally syndicated radio show “The Breakfast Club,” where she promoted her new book on Jesse Jackson and reflected on her approach to political coverage.

“I get a lot of criticism from the left, from people who are like, ‘Why does she have MAGA people on the show?’” Phillip told host Charlamagne Tha God.

“Well, you should know what they are saying.”

She argued that tuning out Trump supporters amounts to political

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