The Rock Responds To CNN Reporter's Criticism Over Meeting With Saudi Prince

The Rock is facing backlash from CNN's Senior Media Reporter Oliver Darcy for meeting with Saudi Arabia's crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman six months ago. The two had the following Twitter exchange over the weekend.

This Instagram post from @TheRock did not age well. Reached out to his publicist several times today to see if he has any new thoughts on MBS, but no response. pic.twitter.com/N538sD52X1

— Oliver Darcy (@oliverdarcy) October 19, 2018

Such a silly, clickbait post, Oliver. Im surprised you’d post this. Go back and really read my words. I listened and learned then. As I listen and learn now. C’mon man

— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) October 20, 2018

You had dinner with a brutal authoritarian, playing a role in his PR campaign to convince the West that he was, as you’d say, someone with “modern views.” Then you gushed about it on social media. Ppl look up to you. Do you regret giving him a platform? Has your opinion changed? https://t.co/yPHazTLIRt

— Oliver Darcy (@oliverdarcy) October 20, 2018