David Ellison backs CNN’s Trump lawsuit, pledges editorial independence
Ellison said he supports the lawsuit and will never interfere with CNN’s editorial decisions as employees raised concerns about independence.
- Skydance CEO David Ellison declared his support for CNN's First Amendment lawsuit against the Trump administration over White House access, vowing not to interfere in the network's coverage.
- The merger between Warner and Paramount took effect Tuesday morning, forming Skydance, amid concerns among CNN employees about network independence given the Ellison family's ties to President Donald Trump.
- Ellison emphasized the combined company reaches more than 200 million streaming subscribers and noted integration decisions typically occur "within usually 120 days," though he cautioned against premature commitments.
- Asked about the merger on Tuesday afternoon, President Donald Trump called it "a great company" and described the owners as "terrific people," reversing his prior claim that CNN must be sold.
- The next First Amendment lawsuit hearing on White House access is slated for Thursday morning, while Cooper raised questions about potential future operational ties between CBS News and CNN.
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Skydance CEO voices support for CNN lawsuit against Trump
At a town hall, Skydance CEO David Ellison said he will not interfere with CNN or CBS News editorial decisions following the Paramount-WBD merger.— This story first appears at TheDesk.net, a premium source for original news and analysis on the business of media and technology. Never miss a story — make sure our stories appear in your Google search results by adding us as a trusted source, and sign up for our free newsletters here.
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