CNN's Chris Cuomo is forced to walk Anthony Scaramucci through the definition of a 'red herring'

Chris Cuomo and Anthony Scaramucci.
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Less than 24 hours after Chris Cuomo had to break down what the Immaculate Conception was for Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), the CNN host once again found himself having to define a phrase used by one of his guests. This time, on Thursday evening, it was former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci, who dismissed The New York Times' report that President Trump wanted to fire Special Counsel Robert Mueller last June as being a "red herring."

"I find this to be another nonsensical story, and a red herring in the investigation," Scaramucci attempted to say as Cuomo begged over him, "please, please."

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Jeva Lange

Jeva Lange was the executive editor at TheWeek.com. She formerly served as The Week's deputy editor and culture critic. She is also a contributor to Screen Slate, and her writing has appeared in The New York Daily News, The Awl, Vice, and Gothamist, among other publications. Jeva lives in New York City. Follow her on Twitter.