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Communist News Network's (CNN) President Jeff Zucker did not disclose that he was in a relationship with a CNN staffer and said, "[I] was wrong." Except that everyone at CNN and the rest of the media knew that he was in a 'consensual relationship' but he still used it as an excuse to leave the sinking ship known as CNN.
"As part of the investigation into Chris Cuomo’s tenure at CNN, I was asked about a consensual relationship with my closest colleague, someone I have worked with for more than 20 years. I acknowledged the relationship evolved in recent years. I was required to disclose it when it began but I didn’t. I was wrong. As a result, I am resigning today," Zucker wrote in a memo to staffers, shared by Brian Stelter, host of "Reliable Sources," an oxymoron of a title.
Stelter couldn't hide his high hopes of taking over the helm of the sinking ship also known as the Comedy News Network, because nothing they "report" should be taken seriously and nobody took Stelter seriously either.
"I came to CNN on January 28, 2013. Together, we had nine great years. I certainly wish my tenure here had ended differently. But it was an amazing run. And I loved every minute," Zucker said, looking as if he never ran a step in his life. "I am grateful to the thousands of incredibly talented CNN and Turner Sports employees who helped make this such a joy for me, and such a success for all of us. I wish each of you nothing but the best in the years ahead."
"I came to CNN on January 28, 2013. Together, we had nine great years. I certainly wish my tenure here had ended differently. But it was an amazing run. And I loved every minute," Zucker said, looking as if he never ran a step in his life. "I am grateful to the thousands of incredibly talented CNN and Turner Sports employees who helped make this such a joy for me, and such a success for all of us. I wish each of you nothing but the best in the years ahead."
So we have just learned that CNN had as many incredibly talented people as they had viewers. Maybe that's the key to what's behind Zucker's leaving.
Under Zucker, CNN has had more scandals than Nancy Pelosi's insider trading tips. With the amazing Zucker, CNN struggled to attract audiences who weren't stuck at airports. Maybe he saw the writing on the wall as an incentive to find a reason to leave, but critics hypothesized the possibility that he would get canned once a planned merger between WarnerMedia and Discovery finalized their merge this year. Anyway, the sudden resignation before that potential deal was finalized sent a tsunami of shock waves across the legacy media and caused Brian Stelter to get moist.
The best bet is on the sinking ship theory.
Zucker’s relationship was with CNN marketing chief Allison Gollust, [it starts with "Go" and ends with "lust"] has been fairly common knowledge and she will remain at CNN until something better comes along. Before he CNN gig, she was appointed as communications director in 2012 by former disgraced Governor Andrew "Handy Andy" Cuomo but there is no evidence that he ever laid a hand on her.
Media insiders have long considered Zucker’s relationship with Gollust to be an open secret and they were recently seen together attending a concert at Madison Square Garden after the conclusion of the famous Monster Truck Pull.
"Jeff and I have been close friends and professional partners for over 20 years. Recently, our relationship changed during COVID. I regret that we didn't disclose it at the right time," Gollust said in a steamy statement.
"Jeff and I have been close friends and professional partners for over 20 years. Recently, our relationship changed during COVID. I regret that we didn't disclose it at the right time," Gollust said in a steamy statement.
Zucker’s future atop the liberal network has been under a microscope for over a year as his rating were lower than whale poop found at the bottom of the ocean.
In February 2021, Zucker reportedly told CNN staffers he would continue to oversee the liberal network for the remainder of the year but expected to "move on" when his contract expired at the end of 2021 possibly due to the whale poop situation that began even before that period.
Many insiders quickly dismissed the speculation that Zucker would actually walk away from CNN. "He ain’t leaving," a CNN employee casually told Fox News Digital at the time. His "facts" turned out to be typical of all CNN "facts."
CNN claims they will announce a replacement for Zucker soon, but they're hard to believe about anything.
In February 2021, Zucker reportedly told CNN staffers he would continue to oversee the liberal network for the remainder of the year but expected to "move on" when his contract expired at the end of 2021 possibly due to the whale poop situation that began even before that period.
Many insiders quickly dismissed the speculation that Zucker would actually walk away from CNN. "He ain’t leaving," a CNN employee casually told Fox News Digital at the time. His "facts" turned out to be typical of all CNN "facts."
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CNN claims they will announce a replacement for Zucker soon, but they're hard to believe about anything.
Eunuch Brian Stelter, as Tucker Carlson refers to him, would love to take over Zucker's position and run CNN, but his presence is as commanding as a pussycat in a lions den. But let's keep our fingers crossed and hope he gets it because that can only help conservative media.
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