CNN’s new president Chris Licht has said he will no longer be using Twitter after commencing his new role, stating that the platform can “skew” important issues.
“May 2 will be my first official day in the office at CNN & my last day on Twitter,” Licht said. “Twitter can be a great journalistic tool, but it can also skew what’s really important in the world. I’m logging off & looking forward to working with the incredible team at CNN.”
Licht, a former showrunner of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” is stepping into the shoes of former CNN President Jeff Zucker, who led the network in its coverage of former President Donald Trump’s administration.
“Our viewers demand the truth from us, and I want to learn the truth from you,” he wrote.
“I know you have a lot of questions. Perhaps the biggest one is how will CNN change? The honest answer is that I don’t know yet. David Zaslav has given me one simple directive: To ensure that CNN remains the global leader in NEWS as part of Warner Bros. Discovery.”
Licht signed off his letter to staff noting that CNN is “uniquely positioned to be a beacon of meaningful, impactful journalism for the world,” and pledging his commitment to build on the news outlet’s “legacy.”
Stelter shared a Washington Post story accusing Carlson of “selling doubt” to his audience.
Twitter user Sarah Idan, a former Miss Iraq contestant, replied and said she saw CNN broadcast false news stories during the Iraq war, and Dorsey replied to Idan in agreement.
The Epoch Times has contacted CNN for comment.