CNN will lay off hundreds of employees as part of a restructuring effort under CEO Mark Thompson. The layoffs come after the network’s poor performance during the 2024 election, where it lagged behind Fox News and MSNBC in ratings.
Election night data revealed a 40% year-over-year decline in viewership for CNN, highlighting the network’s inability to connect with audiences. The restructuring will focus on a digital-first approach, eliminating roles tied to traditional television production.
As ratings crater, CNN is set to 'axe top stars in layoffs that'll see hundreds fired’ per Daily Mail.
The imploding CNN's Brian Stelter & Abby Phillip explain to viewers that tanking public trust in media isn't the fault of the media.
It’s your fault for noticing their lies. pic.twitter.com/xhADRXLhN9
— Real Ben (@AtRealBen) November 13, 2024
First high-profile victim of CNN layoffs revealed
FakeNews Liar Chris Wallace lies about getting FIRED! https://t.co/oB3lQlO6P4 via @MailOnline— ShantyIrish (@FreeShantyIrish) November 16, 2024
Prominent anchors like Anderson Cooper and Erin Burnett may see pay cuts, while Chris Wallace has confirmed his departure. Wallace plans to transition to podcasting, reflecting the growing appeal of direct-to-audience platforms.
Critics argue that CNN’s struggles stem from years of partisan reporting and a lack of accountability. The network’s involvement in promoting discredited stories, such as the Russia collusion narrative, has damaged its credibility and alienated viewers.
I am so glad that CNN and MSNBC are having layoffs and people about to be fired normally I don't like it when people lose their jobs but when you lie to somebody you got to go and when you lie to the American people you got to go and ABC and Disney could use a change how about…
— Deonhayes (@lashon64) November 14, 2024
“CNN 'will axe top stars in layoffs that'll see hundreds fired”
Legacy media is dead. You can hear the sighs of despair. pic.twitter.com/olOJgwBdVJ
— Douglas Ritz (@douglasritz) November 12, 2024
As CNN slashes redundancies and eliminates entire divisions, the layoffs highlight the broader challenges facing legacy media. For CNN, the road ahead will require significant changes to regain trust and adapt to the demands of modern audiences.
Remember #CNN lies to you and intentionally feeds you misinformation in order to support their agenda. They want to create division and hate, because the lemmings can't take their eyes away. People are waking up, moving on and CNN is Failing. The layoffs are coming. Failure is…
— WaketheWoke (@draconic_R20) November 13, 2024
One more nail in the coffin of #CNN. Too long have they been masquerading as an objective news organization but the mask has slipped. The mass in mass media is now awake to the lies & progressive narrative propaganda this network engaged in. Lower ratings, layoffs and bankruptcy. pic.twitter.com/ZdEkLsM6nC
— Wes Holland (@SirWeasel) November 14, 2024
