Amid CNN Trump Town Hall Backlash, Zaslav Defends Ex-President’s Appearance: ‘He’s the Front-Runner — He Has to Be on Our Network’
variety.comTodd Spangler NY Digital Editor Warner Bros. Discovery chief David Zaslav weighed in on CNN’s controversial decision to host a live town-hall format Q&A with former President Donald Trump — defending the decision as needing to represent “both sides.” “The U.S.
has a divided government. We need to hear both voices,” Zaslav said, speaking Friday on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” when asked about Trump’s scheduled May 10 appearance on CNN. “Republicans are on the air on CNN, Democrats are on the air… When we do politics, we need to represent both sides.
I think it’s important for America.” Zaslav continued about Trump, “He’s the front-runner — he has to be on our network. We’re happy he’s coming on there.” “This is a new CNN,” Zaslav said. “I’m proud of CNN, we’re on a great journey and this country needs it.” CNN became part of the merged Warner Bros.
Discovery in April 2022, after the close of Discovery’s deal for WarnerMedia. Just two months prior, Jeff Zucker, chairman of WarnerMedia News and Sports and president of CNN Worldwide, exited the company after revealing a consensual relationship with another employee.
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