Angela Rye confronts Kevin O'Leary over inappropriate touch

On a recent episode of CNN's NewsNight, Kevin O'Leary, a judge from Shark Tank, faced criticism from panellist Angela Rye. The exchange escalated during a debate about Elon Musk's donations to Republican members of Congress. During the heated discussion, O'Leary reportedly touched Rye's arm off-camera. This gesture angered Rye, who told him, “You don’t have to touch me!” O'Leary quickly responded, saying he meant no harm and had done it "nicely." However, Rye insisted that it was an invasion of her personal space, and O'Leary promised not to do it again. The debate then shifted back to Musk's financial support for lawmakers advocating for impeachment against judges. Rye described Musk's actions as a "violation" of ethics. She pointed out that Musk had thanked these members, calling it an "exchange of value." O'Leary then changed tactics, suggesting the issue was purely political. He argued that political fundraising has existed throughout history. He emphasized that no laws had been broken and dismissed the controversy as a normal part of politics today.