News network accused of coercing, threatening to dox private citizen,
July 5, 2026 0 Comments
https://www.infowars.com/cnn-rocked-by-huge-backlash-after-it-blackmails-creator-of-trumpcnn-meme/
CNN is reeling from a huge backlash after the news organization was accused of blackmailing the creator of the infamous Trump-CNN wrestling meme by threatening to reveal his identity.
The mainstream media thought it had scored a victory when it was discovered that the original creator of the meme had previously posted racist content.
However, the individual, know by his handle ‘HanAssholeSolo’, has if anything been turned into a martyr.
The controversy erupted when CNN’s Andrew Kaczynski bragged that CNN had refrained from publishing HanAssholeSolo’s real name because he had “issued an extensive statement of apology,” showed remorse and promised not to make fun of CNN again.
CNN extorts amateur satirist who made video tweeted by Trump: if you make fun of us again we will harm youhttp://archive.is/o7izm#selection-1233.0-1233.73 …
“CNN reserves the right to publish his identity should any of that change,” stated the article.
This led to a firestorm of fury, with even many on the left slamming CNN for its unethical, and possibly illegal, practice.
Kaczynski then attempted to claim that HanAssholeSolo had apologized before CNN contacted him, contradicting his previous tweet which stated that HanAssholeSolo’s apology “came after CNN identified and reached out to him.”
CNN extorts amateur satirist who made video tweeted by Trump: if you make fun of us again we will harm youhttp://archive.is/o7izm#selection-1233.0-1233.73 …
“CNN reserves the right to publish his identity should any of that change,” stated the article.
This led to a firestorm of fury, with even many on the left slamming CNN for its unethical, and possibly illegal, practice.
Kaczynski then attempted to claim that HanAssholeSolo had apologized before CNN contacted him, contradicting his previous tweet which stated that HanAssholeSolo’s apology “came after CNN identified and reached out to him.”
Julian Assange @JulianAssange
CNN just committed a crime violating § 135.60 of the New York criminal code “coercion” http://codes.findlaw.com/ny/penal-law/pen-sect-135-60.html …https://twitter.com/KFILE/status/841825706720038913 … pic.twitter.com/a7HAdMQQDV
@JulianAssange @CNN @KFILE @polNewsForever Kek. You admittedly broke the law. @kfile can’t keep his story straight. pic.twitter.com/Ve4ExLWMbm
The reaction on Twitter was vitriolic as #CNNBlackmail began trending.
Wikileaks’ Julian Assange posted a number of tweets in which he documented how CNN had broken the law, as well as tweeting, “A multi-billion dollar TV network blackmailing a private citizen into not making funny videos about it is not journalism, CNN.”
Julian Assange @JulianAssange
CNN also appears to have committed a federal felony violation of 18 U.S. Code § 241 in relation to the 1st Amendmenthttps://www.justice.gov/crt/conspiracy-against-rights … pic.twitter.com/AFt8RJyHsW
CNN also appears to have committed a federal felony violation of 18 U.S. Code § 241 in relation to the 1st Amendment https://www.justice.gov/crt/conspiracy-against-rights … pic.twitter.com/NbeYUSRuHN
Julian Assange @JulianAssange
A multi-billion dollar TV network blackmailing a private citizen into not making funny videos about it is not journalism, CNN.#CNNBlackmail
Others weighed in.
German Lopez
✔ @germanrlopez
Problem is the internet is not proportional. This person was a jerk, sure, but revealing his ID would lead to death threats, job risks, etc.
I can’t emphasize how bad this is on CNN’s part. This is basically “don’t post stuff we don’t like or we’ll dox you.” Extremely unethical. pic.twitter.com/5bJZIZasH0
#ThePersistence
✔ @ScottPresler
Investors and sponsors should immediately pull out their $ from CNN or risk being associated with crime & doxing.#CNNBlackMail
William Craddick @williamcraddick
Nothing says patriotism like harassing and extorting an apology from an American for peaceful political expression on the 4th#CNNBlackmail
Mark Dice
✔ @MarkDice
The history books will show that on #july4th2017 CNN blackmailed someone who made a joke gif about them. #CNNBlackmail
✔ @Cernovich
How brave of CNN, a multi-billion dollar corporation, to go after a private citizen. https://twitter.com/kyletblaine/status/882408923533279232 …
Scott Taylor
✔ @Scotttaylorva
@CNN U basically coerce apology & threaten release of identity if something changes? Pretty sure a line is crossed here.#CNNBlackmailhttps://twitter.com/CNN/status/882410884445999105 …
GregGutfeld
✔ @greggutfeld
only wish CNN went after violent rioters and antifa looters the way they go after someone who made a comical GIF.
Kaczynski’s claim that HanAssholeSolo’s apology was not coerced only spawned a new round of memes.
.@KFILE “FYI “HanAssholeSolo” just called me: I am in total agreement with your statement. I was not threatened in anyway.”#CNNBlackmail
CNN essentially blackmailed a private citizen because he made fun of CNN.
Let that sink in.
Should a news organization that blackmails private citizens be allowed to have White House press access?
Fresh off the back of James O’Keefe’s CNN exposé , the news network is on the ropes. It’s difficult to see how they’re going to recover from this one without huge damage to their credibility.
It also remains to be seen whether the originator of the meme, who some claim could be as young as 15-years-old (although Kaczynski denies this), will seek to launch a lawsuit against CNN
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Steve
Han… can come here, I’ll protect him from the left! I would be proud if I had the expertise to produce such a video!
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