Abby Phillip corrects on-air error during Mamdani segment

CNN host Abby Phillip corrected her earlier claim regarding the ISIS-inspired terror attack in New York City, clarifying that the bombs thrown by suspects were aimed at protesters, not Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Phillip had previously apologized on social media for the misinformation, which was echoed by other CNN commentators. The two suspects, Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi, face charges related to the attack, which occurred during a protest outside Gracie Mansion.

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