Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz delivered a full-throated apology to CNN, CNN president Jeff Zucker and CNN journalist Omar Jimenez after he was arrested while covering the unrest in Minneapolis.
During a press conference on Friday morning, Walz said that he was on a call with Zucker a few minutes after hearing about the arrest.
He said that Zucker "demanded to know what happened." "I take full responsibility," Walz said. "There is absolutely no reason something like this should happen.
Calls were made immediately. This is a very public apology to that team: It should not happen." Walz said that he values the role of the press and has tried to ensure press access throughout his administration. "I am a teacher by trade," he said.
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