CNN CEO Chris Licht out after Trump town hall fallout, brutal Atlantic article
Posted on AllSides June 7th, 2023
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Chris Licht is out at CNN after leading the news network for a little more than a year, parent company Warner Bros Discovery announced Wednesday morning.
The company said it is seeking a replacement. In the meantime, executives Amy Entelis, Virginia Moseley, Eric Sherling and David Leavy will lead CNN, the company said.
Licht’s departure came as he faced a rebellion among CNN’s talent and staff. His tenure was riddled with programming missteps and rock-bottom ratings.
He drew even more heated criticism in recent weeks after the network hosted a...
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