Keith Olbermann trolled for slamming ex-ESPN host Sage Steele over confession of scripted Biden interview

WASHINGTON, DC: Social media was buzzing with chatter when Keith Olbermann, the ex-ESPN broadcaster, took a jab at Sage Steele, another former ESPN host, over her admission that her 2021 interview with President Joe Biden had been scripted.

Critics online wasted no time in pouncing on Olbermann, accusing him of acting like a crybaby. The exchange stirred up quite a storm.

Keith Olbermann slams Sage Steele on X

According to reports from Fox News, Olbermann didn't hold back when reacting to Steele's revelation about her 2021 interview with President Biden being scripted by network higher-ups. Taking to social media on Wednesday, Olbermann launched a pointed remark at Steele, igniting a fiery exchange in the digital sphere.

In a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), Olbermann didn't mince words, and expressed, "Of COURSE it was scripted. If it hadn't have been @sagesteele - the dumbest person I've ever worked with in sports or news - couldn't have gotten through it."

He referred to Steele's admission about the extensive preparation behind each question and sarcastically questioned, "I mean Jesus, if this happened to you, you'd just assume it WASN'T being done to protect the network from you humiliating it - and yourself?🤦🏼‍♂️"

In an interview with Fox News, Steele described the interview process as highly structured, recalling how her bosses at ESPN handed her a 'script' to follow during the pre-recorded session.

Internet users say Keith Olbermann is trying to be relevant

A user on Facebook, "He has lost his way....he can't handle truth anymore....he was once very good on ESPN, but since, he's lost his way trying to be relevant."

Another user wrote, "He has been wrong about everything and fired so many times. Her truth matters.He is irrelevant."

A user commented, "Like anyone cares what he has to say. Ignoring the whole point of the story she told and going on a personal attack. That’s the liberals way!!"

Another user commented, "He’s a very bitter, disturbed person. She seems honest and perf capable of knowing what happened."

A user referred to Olbermann and stated, "The definition of an adult cry baby."

Another user stated, "Keith lacks the talent to be relevant without being controversial."

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