Egyptians Tell Christiane Amanpour To Leave And Yell “We Hate America”

On This Week, a comprehensive and enlightening chronology of the events that took place in Egypt provided Christiane Amanpour with her first opportunity to prove on ABC airwaves exactly why she is an internationally respected journalist. From charging into crowds and interviewing Egyptians whether hostile or friendly, to securing interviews with virtually every person of importance in the country, Amanpour demonstrated the benefits of what being a reporter “on the ground” could actually accomplish.

At one point Amanpour found herself surrounded by an “angry mob of pro-Mubarak supporters” who yell at her “we hate America,” “I want you to go from here,” and “you are not good person.” Amanpour attempted to learn why exactly this mob hates Americans, but as they begin to chant “you are not with us” Amanpour smartly realized that it was time to take her exit. She then reveals that the pro-Mubarak crowd threw a rock at her car window, breaking the windshield.

With the story far from over, Amanpour is certainly establishing herself as someone with a deep knowledge of all the players and issues in the region, and as an intrepid reporter willing to brave danger in an attempt to bring multiple perspectives to light.

Watch the clip from ABC below:

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