Christiane Amanpour voices concern over David Ellison's potential CNN acquisition
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Updated · Fox News · May 7
Christiane Amanpour voices concern over David Ellison's potential CNN acquisition
13 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 7
Speaking at a London journalism summit, the veteran anchor said the reported $111 billion Paramount Skydance bid for Warner Bros. Discovery threatened CNN's editorial independence.
Amanpour cited changes at CBS News under Ellison, including audience losses, ideological realignment and controversy over a delayed 60 Minutes report, as reasons for alarm.
Ellison, who acquired CBS News last year, has faced scrutiny over leadership changes there, while Donald Trump has also urged Warner Bros. Discovery to divest CNN.
With CNN's future at stake, what are the lessons from the turmoil and ratings fall at CBS News?
Will Ellison's media empire create a news powerhouse or just silence diverse journalistic voices?
When tech billionaires buy newsrooms, can editorial independence and public trust actually be preserved?