Fox News guest Morgan Ortagus described the upcoming Summer Olympics in Tokyo on Tuesday as a “genocide Olympics,” which confuses Japan and China.
Some human rights organizations claim that China has committed genocide of Uyghur Muslims.Japan did not participate in the atrocities and April Even raised “serious concerns” Regarding China’s treatment of Uighur Muslims.
Ortagus’s comments are not just a slip of the tongue, because she made detailed comments on the Olympics.
“Anyway, I like to call them the’genocide Olympics’. I’m still on the team, I’m not even sure we should participate in the competition because Xinjiang is undergoing genocide. So, if we are going to a country, If we are to participate in the competition, let the American athletes be there, in a country that is committing genocide—and more importantly, Harris, let the freedom of the American flag be fully manifested,” said Altagos.
Repost. The Fox co-host Crazy America is participating in the Olympics on the grounds that Japan is genocide of Uyghurs (she was wrong, referring to China). Harris Faulkner agreed. pic.twitter.com/YVIANuK3LH
— Angelo Carusson (@GoAngelo) July 13, 2021
These comments were made on the afternoon show “Outnumbered”, which included hosts Harris Faulkner, Emily Companio, Kelly McKenney and their guests, GOPAC Chairman David Avila.
All four panelists did not correct Ortagus. Faulkner replied “Wow”.
Ortagus, 40, is a financial analyst and political consultant. She served as the spokesperson of the State Council from 2019 to 2021.
The Fox co-host who doesn’t know the difference between Japan and China is Morgan Ortagus. https://t.co/ZAGNffkzAS pic.twitter.com/7RGMEjHf85
— Steve Morris (@stevemorris__) July 13, 2021
As of Tuesday evening, Ortagus has not explained or corrected her comments on social media.
