Posted 1/30/2024, 2:05:00 AM
NewsNation Interview Cut Short as Rep. Clarke Has Severe Coughing Fit On-Air
- NewsNation host Leland Vittert was forced to cut to break as Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY) had a severe coughing fit during an interview.
- Throughout reading a White House statement, Clarke coughed repeatedly, unable to respond to Vittert's questions.
- Vittert told Clarke to get water and they would come back to her, cutting to break given her persistent coughs.
- After the break, Clarke returned and apologized for the coughing fit, saying she had a "little tickle in the throat."
- Clarke said she was "much better" when she returned and had gotten the coughing under control.