Chris Licht began reforming the CNN news network. He wanted to open up the mega medium to Republicans – that should have been the downfall of the CNN boss.
CNN boss Chris Licht leaves the company after criticism of an interview with Trump. CNN’s parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery, said Wednesday that the lights are going out with immediate effect. A successor is currently being sought, in the meantime the American news channel is temporarily managed by a team.
“I have a lot of respect for Chris personally and professionally,” said WBO boss David Zaslav. “It was clear that leading CNN would not be easy, especially in a time of turmoil and transformation, and he did the job with all his heart.”
Criticism of Trump show
Last week, the magazine Atlantic published a critical report on light. He was mainly accused of CNN having a program with former US President Donald Trump on May 10. In it, Trump made false claims about his defeat in the 2020 presidential election, announced that he would pardon many of those involved in the January 6, 2021 storming of the Capitol, and called CNN host Kaitlan Collins a “disgusting person”.
Licht took over the CNN top spot in May 2022 from longtime boss Jeff Zucker, who was forced to leave due to a relationship with a colleague. In his time, CNN’s approval ratings have plummeted, despite Licht’s efforts to make the channel more appealing to Republican viewers as well.
Source: Krone
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