GB News host Will Kingston was forced to step in just minutes into a heated debate on Saturday night (June 27) as two guests clashed over Donald Trump's controversial comments about Somalia. Political strategist Tiffany Marie Brannon and political commentator Matthew Stadlen locked horns on Kingston's evening show, with Brannon shouting, 'Shame on you for saying what you have just said,' to which Stadlen replied, 'It's the truth!'
Trump's comments on Somalia spark fury
Over the past few months, US President Donald Trump has repeatedly attacked Somalia and Somali migrants, questioning the intelligence of the community. In April, during an Easter lunch at the White House, Trump branded Somalia 'probably the worst, most dangerous country with no government and no police.' He also declared that Somalis who had come to the United States, specifically to Minnesota, had 'low IQs' and were 'bad people' who 'don't work.'
GB News debate escalates
The clash on GB News erupted as Brannon and Stadlen debated the validity of Trump's remarks. The exchange grew so intense that Kingston had to intervene to restore order. The moment was captured on video and shared on X (formerly Twitter) by GB News, showing Brannon pointing at Stadlen and accusing him of spreading falsehoods, while Stadlen defended Trump's statements as factual.
Reactions and fallout
The incident has sparked widespread reaction online, with many viewers criticizing Stadlen's defense of Trump and others supporting the president's right to free speech. The debate highlights ongoing tensions around immigration and racial stereotypes in US politics. As of now, neither Trump nor the White House has commented on the GB News clash.
