Watch: Chaos Erupts on CNN After Conservative's Retort to Pro-Palestinian Panelist

Following a fiery segment on CNN’s Monday night panel, a conservative commentator found himself removed after remarking to a pro-Palestinian panelist, “I hope your pager doesn’t go off.”

The heated exchange on CNN’s “News Night,” hosted by Abby Phillip, took place between Ryan Girdusky, founder of the 1776 Project PAC, and Mehdi Hasan, a progressive Muslim commentator, as they discussed former President Donald Trump’s rally at Madison Square Garden on Sunday.

Some Democrats, including nominee Kamala Harris, have suggested that Trump and his supporters reflect fascist ideology and even likened the Madison Square Garden event to a 1939 Nazi rally held at the same venue.

According to The New York Times, presidents like Bill Clinton and John F. Kennedy have also held campaign events at this venue over the years.

During the conversation, Hasan commented on Trump’s rally, saying, “My problem is, I get it, nobody wants to be called Nazis. It’s very inflammatory.”

“If you don’t want to be called Nazis, stop doing –” Hasan continued before the discussion veered off track, as recorded in CNN’s transcript.

Girdusky countered, “You’re called an anti-Semite more than anyone at this table.”

Hasan fired back, “Yeah, by you.”

“Not by me. I never called you an anti-Semite,” Girdusky clarified.

Hasan then noted, “I’m in support of the Palestinians, so I’m used to it.”

“Well, I hope your beeper doesn’t go off,” Girdusky quipped.

According to a Reuters report from September, unnamed sources indicated that Israel’s Mossad planted small explosives inside 5,000 Taiwanese-made pagers ordered by Hezbollah in Lebanon.

“The operation was an unprecedented Hezbollah security breach that saw thousands of pagers detonate across Lebanon, killing nine people and wounding nearly 3,000 others, including the group’s fighters and Iran’s envoy to Beirut,” the Reuters report stated.

In response to Girdusky’s comment, Hasan asked, “Did you just say I should die? Did you just say I should be killed live on CNN?”

A tense exchange followed, with Hasan denying any support for Hamas.

Girdusky replied, “Then I apologize.”

Philip intervened, addressing Girdusky, “Ryan, that is completely out of pocket. You know that.”

Hasan then commented, “Good job CNN. During the first block you’re saying the Muslim guy should be blown up.”

After a commercial break, Phillip returned, announcing Girdusky’s removal from the panel and Hasan’s choice to leave as well.

“I want to apologize to Mehdi Hasan for what was said at this table. It was completely unacceptable,” Phillip stated. “As we restart this discussion, you’ll notice Ryan is not at the table. There was a line crossed, which I found unacceptable.”

CNN issued a statement Monday, affirming, “There is zero room for racism or bigotry at CNN or on our air. We aim to foster thoughtful conversations and debate, even between individuals with profound disagreements, to explore critical issues and encourage mutual understanding.

“However, we will not tolerate the demeaning of guests or the crossing of civil boundaries. Ryan Girdusky will not be welcomed back on our network.”

Later that night, Girdusky took to X to post, “You can stay on CNN if you falsely call every Republican a Nazi and have taken money from Qatar-funded media. Apparently, you can’t go on CNN if you make a joke.

“I’m glad America gets to see what CNN stands for.”