There's Something Messed Up About Fox News's Banner on the Russia Investigation

While the FBI's director James Comey confirmed an ongoing bureau investigation into President Donald Trump's possible coordination with Russia during the campaign, Fox and Friends hosted a panel that debated the controversy's coverage. On March 20, the conservative network questioned whether American families sincerely "want to hear Russia reports" and people across social media were perplexed — to say the least.

People were particularly puzzled by the banner during a portion of Fox and Friends' daily show, which read: "News you can't use." Fox seems to be asking panelists whether news that viewers (or the public) might not want to hear is worth reporting.

During the segment, host Ainsley Earnhardt asked the panel of "Security Moms" (as they have been dubbed by the network) why Trump's alleged connection to Russia is continuously reported on by the "mainstream media." While there is no evidence Trump himself was in contact with Russian officials, there is evidence that many of his current and former staff members were. This makes Earnhardt's suggestion that there is "no evidence Trump's campaign worked with Russian officials" in her question to the panelists a tad misleading.

Regardless of whether or not officials can prove Trump's connection to Russia, Earnhardt is really asking: does it even matter if he did? "Are any of you concerned that President Trump, his campaign, campaign colluded with Russia to get a elected?" Earnhardt asked to a chorus of "no"s.

As many Twitter users pointed out, it's dangerous when a journalist presents misinformation or asks leading questions that encourage a certain answer.

Ahead are some hot takes on Fox's headline.

So much for Fox News' one-time hardline stance on Trump's possible collaboration with Russia.