CNN, Paramount and Pete Hegseth
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While Ellison said CNN's editorial independence won't be compromised, people weren't entirely convinced by his explanation.
Paramount CEO David Ellison promises CNN's editorial independence will be maintained after takeover, addressing fears about Trump administration influence.
Barbara Starr, former CNN Pentagon correspondent, posted a message to Hegseth on X, “CNN has had personnel in combat zones for decades. CNN has had killed and wounded and all with lives changed forever. You have a legal and moral obligation to defend the free press, even the ones you don’t personally like.”
Paramount CEO David Ellison has pledged to support editorial independence at CNN, saying it “needs to be maintained,” amid widespread concern about his company’s plans for the news network.