'Oh, come on!' Geraldo Rivera skewers GOP pundit's defense of Trump's bailout idea on CNN

Former Fox News host Geraldo Rivera skewered a GOP pundit's defense of President Donald Trump's latest bailout idea during a segment on CNN's "NewsNight" with host Abby Phillip.

On Tuesday, Trump was asked about a recent statement made by officials in the United Arab Emirates who said they may seek a bailout from the U.S. because of the war in Iran's impact on their economy. Trump told reporters he was open to the idea during an interview on CNBC.

"They've been a good ally of ours, and these are unusual times," Trump said about the bailout idea. "They were more than anybody else."

GOP pundit Jason Rantz, who hosts the "Seattle Red" radio show, defended Trump's idea, saying that it might be a good move in the right context.

"Oh, come on!" Rivera said. "They walk in golden slippers."

The UAE's public comments about seeking a bailout from the Trump administration are the latest sign of how unpopular the war has become for U.S. global allies. NATO allies have largely stayed away from Trump's war in Iran, and told the president they will not offer help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.