CNN’s Ward Pushes Back After White House Dings Her Dancing Clip

Acclaimed CNN war correspondent Clarissa Ward clapped back at the White House after its Rapid Response team called her a “hot mess” for dancing in an airport video, replying with “Dancing is good for the soul.” The exchange sparked discussion about hypocrisy given Trump-era dance moments, while Ward—who has reported from war zones for about two decades and earned multiple Emmys—retains her status as a veteran journalist in the spotlight.