Greta Van Susteren called out CNN’s “tasteless” coverage of John McCain’s cancer diagnosis

Television personality Greta Van Susteren of FOX News Channel listens as Gary Pruitt, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Associated Press, speaks at the National Press Club (NPC) in Washington, Wednesday, June 19, 2013. Pruitt, addressing a luncheon at the NPC, spoke about how the Justice Department violated its own rules in subpoenaing AP phone records. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

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It was revealed on Wednesday that Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) was recently diagnosed with brain cancer, but some have taken issue with the coverage of the tragic news.

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Former MSNBC anchor Greta Van Susteren called out CNN on Twitter for treating his cancer with insensitivity:

“CNN is so tasteless…why does CNN need to brag its report about Senator McCain’s cancer is ‘exclusive’ -really, need to do that now?” she criticized,

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Regardless of the coverage, the senator made it abundantly clear that he’s not letting anything stop him from getting back to work.

“I greatly appreciate the outpouring of support – unfortunately for my sparring partners in Congress, I’ll be back soon, so stand-by!” he told Twitter on Thursday:

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