disappears from Twitter after embarrassing U-turn over Trump's 'attempt to fire' Mueller

I do not follow but someone tweeted that his account is back up.





Fox News' Sean Hannity disappears from Twitter after embarrassing U-turn over Trump's 'attempt to fire' Robert Mueller

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/sean-hannity-twitter-account-deleted-deactivated-trump-u-turn-robert-mueller-russia-probe-a8180796.html

Anchor had faced barrage of ridicule for swiftly backtracking on insistence that story was false

Chris Baynes
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Sean Hannity’s Twitter account was seemingly deactivated, shortly after his painful on-air U-turn over Donald Trump’s reported attempt to sack special counsel Robert Mueller.

Users trying to access the Fox News host’s feed on Saturday were told: ”Sorry, that page does not exist.”

The reason for the verified account’s disappearance was unclear. It was restored after several hours, although initially with fewer than 320 followers.

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The Fox News host's Twitter account appeared to have been deactivated (Twitter)

Mr Trump has denied trying to sack the special counsel, who is investigating allegations that Russia influenced the presidential election and colluded with the Republicans’ campaign. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the President called the story “fake news”.

Some Twitter users suggested Mr Hannity may have deactivated his account account to escape online mockery over his U-turn.

"I guess that snowflake melted from the heat of ridicule he brought on himself," suggested one.

Mr Hannity’s account disappeared hours after posting a tweet reading “Form Submission 1649”.

It was unclear what the post meant, but some users joked that the Fox News anchor may have been attempting to send a coded message about 'deep state' conspiracy theories.

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Caroline O. @RVAwonk
3h3 hours ago

Prayers are being answered.
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Peter Jukes Verified account @peterjukes
3h3 hours ago

Well given the torrent of abuse against the FBI (and his influence on POTUS) a potential obstruction of justice charge isn't out of the question I guess.

But form 1649?
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Caroline O. @RVAwonk
3h3 hours ago

I was wondering if he might've been hacked. Or if he did it to himself for attention...?
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Peter Jukes
?Verified account @peterjukes
3h3 hours ago

Sounds more like a hack to me. And he deleted out of desperation.
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Caroline O. @RVAwonk
3h3 hours ago

His fans are already freaking out and starting conspiracy theories about Twitter "silencing" him... 🙄
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Michael Lanna @Micklanna
3h3 hours ago

Of course they are ! lol

? @GreatLakesAFA
4h4 hours ago

Replying to @RVAwonk

Don't get too excited...he purposely deactivated it so he can blame it on someone. Just wait...

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Fox News' Sean Hannity makes painful u-turn on live TV about Trump trying to fire Robert Mueller

Mr Hannity cast doubt on the credibility of a 'New York Times' report before seeming to confirm the story was true

Alexandra Wilts Washington DC
14 hours ago

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Fox News' Sean Hannity forced to make painful Trump u-turn on live TV

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Fox News host Sean Hannity made a painful u-turn on his show about whether Donald Trump tried to fired Special Counsel Robert Mueller, who is investigating alleged ties between Russia and the Trump campaign.

Mr Hannity, one of Mr Trump’s most loyal supporters, first suggested that a story reporting that the President attempted to ax Mr Mueller was false. But minutes later, he reversed his claim.

“At this hour the New York Times is trying to distract you,” Mr Hannity said on his programme, referring to the newspaper’s report on Thursday saying that Mr Trump ordered White House counsel Don McGahn to fire Mr Mueller last summer.

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“They say Trump tried to fire Mueller, but our sources aren’t confirming that,” Mr Hannity added.

Seeming to take a page out of the President’s book, the news host then cast doubt on the credibility of the newspaper.

“And how many times has the New York Times and others gotten it wrong?” he said. Mr Trump has often labelled news coverage that he doesn’t like as “fake news”.
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