NEW: CNN Hires Rex Chapman To Host Show on CNN+

CNN appointed Rex Chapman (ex-NBA player) to host a weekly program on CNN+. This paid subscription channel offers a monthly show.

CNN made the announcement in an a tweet:

“Here’s something worthy of a @RexChapman retweet: @CNNPlusKentucky and NBA college basketball stars are being added @RexChapman to its lineup this spring.” 

The press release continues:

“Chapman is known for celebrating the highs of college basketball and NBA stardom, rebounding from the lows of opioid addiction and now for his viral social media presence where he shares humor and positivity. In that same spirit, Chapman’s weekly CNN+ show will include intimate conversations with athletes, entertainers and everyday heroes as Chapman looks for the silver lining beyond today’s toughest headlines. It will contribute to CNN+’s slate of original, live programming and be available at launch.”

This “viral social media presence” dedicated to “humor” and “positivity” is starkly contrasted by his repeated personal attacks of conservatives online.

Chapman’s controversial comments are well-known, particularly after calling on hospitals not to give unvaccinated patients treatment. He bizarrely accused Senator Mitch McConnell both of spreading election and COVID “misinformation.” He also attacked Senator Lindsey Graham for his support of Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett.

“Lindsey Graham tells young women that, “There’s a place for you in America — if you are pro-life — if you embrace your religion and you follow traditional family structure,” Chapman tweetedIt was at that time. “What a bad guy…”

According to reports, CNN has released the news. plansTo create “a team dedicated to covering misinformation.”