Fox Host Apologizes After Guest Says Torture Worked On McCain: That’s Why They Call Him “Songbird John”

May 10, 2018 State Television, Teabagistan

“This morning on a show I was hosting, a guest made a very false and derogatory remark about Senator John McCain. At the time, I had the control room in my ear telling me to wrap the segment, and did not hear the comment. I regret I did not catch this remark, as it should have been challenged. As a proud military veteran and son of a Vietnam Vet these words neither reflect my or the network’s feelings about Senator McCain, or his remarkable service and sacrifice to this country.” – Fox Business host Charles Payne.

…Wow

Conversation on Fox about torture: “It worked on John [McCain]. That’s why they call him ‘Songbird John'” https://t.co/OjCwhv2ZhI pic.twitter.com/WehsgPAqgb

— Leanne Naramore (@LeanneNaramore) May 10, 2018

John McCain has been called Songbird John in the past. We rated that claim Pants on Fire: https://t.co/syjnNBn1PJ pic.twitter.com/0eqcWmJHIm

— PolitiFact (@PolitiFact) May 10, 2018