- Following the scorching expose in The Atlantic published this past Friday, CNN CEO Chris Licht held a Monday morning call with CNN staff to confirm that he is staying put and wants to earn back their trust.
- In it, Licht reportedly said “this news cycle and my role in it overshadowed the incredible week of reporting that we just had, and distracted from the work of every single journalist” at CNN, and “for that, I am sorry.”
- According to former CNN host Brian Stelter, Licht addressed the 15,000-work article by Tim Alberta that has had many in media wondering if Licht is going to keep his job. Stelter reported Sunday that multiple CNN staffers believe Licht is “done.”
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‘It’s Not About Me:’ CNN Chief Addresses Staff After BRUTAL Atlantic Profile
CNN's leader is taking some heat!
CNN CEO Chris Licht attends The Hollywood Reporter's annual Most Powerful People in Media issue celebration at The Pool on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
