CNN’s Scott Jennings — the newest in the network’s efforts to present a “balanced” news crew by hiring at least one right-wing blowhard — is back out of America’s good graces again following comments he made after the passing of one of the nation’s most beloved humanitarians.

Jimmy Carter was a global icon for not just his antiwar presidency, but for his efforts in around the world as an ambassador for peace and a diplomat. His 2002 Nobel Peace Prize followed what was already years of effort to alleviate human suffering.

On Sunday, Carter finally passed away at the age of 100 after an extended period of hospice care in his home. By Monday, it wasn’t just the trolls on the internet saying terrible things about him. It was senior political commentator Scott Jennings on CNN News Night, barely taking a breath between saying a few obligatory nice things about the former president before blasting him for what conservatives see as Carter’s shortcomings.

It almost seemed like a soft, pleasant opening to a difficult broadcast. And then it turned sour.

“Let me preface my take by offering condolences to the Carter family on his death. He was obviously one of the most unique post-presidents we’ve ever had because he lived so long and he did so much. That having been said, he was a terrible president.”

You know what? Let me preface this by saying, what is your problem, Scott? In fact, those aren’t even obligatory nice things. Condolences, sure, but “unique” post-presidency? Can I refer you back to the Nobel Peace Prize?

I get that Republicans want to rewrite history and make Carter out to be some kind of buffoon, but the challenges of his presidency were unprecedented. He faced more in his four years in office than most presidents have in eight. And that’s without mentioning that his term came directly after the awkward two-year term of Gerald Ford, who stepped into the role after the biggest presidential scandal in history (at the time; Trump has been FAR more scandalous than Nixon).

Jennings wasn’t done:

That’s why he lost in a landslide after his one term, and if it’s possible, I think he was even a worse ex-president because of his meddling in U.S. foreign policy, because of his saddling up to dictators around the world, because of his vehement views, anti-Israel views, and more than dabbling in anti-Semitism over the years.

He often vexed Democrats. Obama didn’t even have him speak at his ’08 convention. He put Bill Clinton in a terrible foreign policy box, on the North Korea nuclear issue. I think he was a guy who had a huge ego and believed that he was uniquely positioned to do all these things, even after the American people had roundly and soundly rejected his leadership.

So, I respect people who run for president and get elected president, but in his particular case, I think he time and again proved why he was never suited for the office in the first place.

MAGA CNN commentator Scott Jennings rails against President Carter, saying he had “a huge ego” and was a poor ex-president, despite him doing so much for the less fortunate, and he hated pomp and circumstance.

This is why nobody takes CNN seriously.pic.twitter.com/UHQdSGqCdM

— Really American 🇺🇸 (@ReallyAmerican1) December 31, 2024

This sickens me. And it turns out, not many Americans had nice things to say about Scott Jennings. Some were downright horrified.

This was gross. I can’t believe they allowed him to even say it but consider the source

— Dr. Travis L. Stokes, Ed.D. (@TRAVNATION80) December 31, 2024

Jennings is a trumper. What he said about Jimmy Carter was despicable. This is why I stopped watching CNN. He was a direct reason.

— Sassy Nana 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸 (@MelisaGillett) December 31, 2024

Jennings is a soulless leech who will say anything for a dollar – he has no conscience or integrity.

— Black Woman 360 (@BlackWoman_360) December 31, 2024

So desperate for attention, even if it’s outrage. This is just part of the pathetic charade to air opposing views/counter arguments. CNN has cratered. No dignity, no true commitment to actual, objective journalism. Now no ratings.

— MARK GIANGRECO (@mark_giangreco) December 31, 2024

It’s not just that Scott Jennings is so fundamentally wrong about almost every word that came out of his mouth in that segment. Carter lost because the Republicans were actively working with Iran against him before the election. An aide went to the Middle East and told every foreign leader he thought could get a message to Tehran: “Don’t release the hostages before the election. Mr. Reagan will win and give you a better deal.”

No, the real problem is that Jennings isn’t considering his own eulogy. The MAGA crowd — especially newscasters with an audience who are loyal to Trump — is very quick to say and do the most horrible things imaginable, without thought to the destruction in their wake.

I wonder if anyone will have anything kind to say about Scott Jennings when he’s gone.