(Thunberg has Asperger syndrome, a disorder on the autism spectrum that the 16-year-old has previously referred to as her “superpower.”)
“The comment made by Michael Knowles who was a guest on The Story tonight was disgraceful — we apologize to Greta Thunberg and to our viewers,” the statement reads.
In a statement obtained by multiple outlets, including The Washington Post, Fox News denounced Knowles’ remark, confirming there are “no plans” to book him for future appearances on the network.
“Maybe on your podcast, you get away [with it] and say whatever you want because nobody’s listening.