Earlier this week CNBC reporter Steve Liesman requested “Mexican music” for Senator Ted Cruz.
TOday CNBC Senior Economics Reporter Steve Liesman issued this apology.
Via CNBC:
Regarding my recent remark on Squawk Box regarding Senator Ted Cruz, I first want to deeply and sincerely apologize if my remarks were insensitive.
Second, I want to explain that it was not intended to be offensive in any way.
I thought of him only as an American senator from Texas, and in an attempt, on the fly, to choose music representing that state, I chose Mexican music.
As a musician for many decades, I’ve played and listened to tons of Texas songs infused with Mexican themes.
You’re forgiven.
You’re a Democrat.
