Media analysts sounded the alarm over an airline pilot who reportedly told passengers 'Let's go Brandon,' accusing him of substance abuse or comparing his actions to terrorism.
A pilot on a Southwest flight from Houston to Albuquerque signed off his announcement for passengers by saying,"Let's Go Brandon," according to An Associated Press journalist who was reportedly on the flight. The phrase has become codeword for a more profanity-laced message for Presidentin response to an animated audience at the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama earlier this month.
President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the debt ceiling during an event in the State Dining Room of the White House, Monday, Oct. 4, 2021, in Washington. "Its pilots now giving the 'f*ck you Biden' or 'let's go Brandon' GOP line during the flight," Will Bunch, an opinion columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer, tweeted."I've always loved flying Southwest. Don't plan on doing it ever again."
"Yes pilot conduct. His words reflect possibility of anger management or substance abuse. It is worth asking," Kayyem tweeted."Your words reflect the possibility of emotional instability," Pushaw said.But the swiftest backlash was saved for CNN analysts Asha Rangappa, who appeared to compare the Southwest pilot to an ISIS sympathizer.pilot to say ‘Long live ISIS’ before taking off.
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