CNN's Brian Stelter discusses Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, including CNN, and the potential impact on CNN's editorial independence, particularly given former President Trump's past criticisms and the uncertainties surrounding Paramount's plans.
On Friday, on CNN ’s “The Situation Room,” network chief media analyst Brian Stelter discussed Paramount ’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery , which includes CNN , HBO and Warner Bros. Pictures. Stelter said, “ CNN employees and viewers have real concerns about whether Paramount CEO David Ellison will uphold the editorial independence that CNN is known for.
There has been severe political turbulence in recent months, and President Trump has long sought to weaken CNN. Last December, Trump said, ‘It‘s imperative that CNN be sold.’ And now that is what‘s happening.” He added, “So far, Paramount has not yet commented on its victory in this bidding war against Netflix or telegraphed its intentions for CNN. And recent controversies at CBS News have unsettled and unnerved journalists there. But I can tell you, Ellison has talked in recent months about how he wants to sustain the news business in the United States, and he‘s talked about his belief that ‘the majority of the country longs for news that is balanced and is fact-based.’ And, Wolf, that sure sounds a lot like CNN‘s mission. A lot of similarities here, and the bottom line is, CNN is a highly profitable business, and it would seem foolish for anyone to put that at risk.”Marlow: 'Joyless Scold' USA Woman's Hockey Captain Can't Take a Joke‘Non-Credible Accusations’: Latest ‘Trump Accuser’ Claims CollapseMaryland Officials Demand $4B Tariff Reimbursement from Trump ‘We Need Heads to Roll’: Marlow Says Crackdown on Deep State, Fraudsters Key to Keeping Trump’s Base Fired UpRep. Nancy Mace Death Penalty Bill for Child Rapists Would Require Supreme Court RulingNeil Sedaka, Singer-Songwriter Behind Dozens of Hits of 1960s, ’70s, Dies at Age 8620 Attorneys General Pressure American Medical Association to Disavow Puberty Blockers for Minors
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