The chaos within the organization also followed other significant blows, such as the removal of Jeff Zucker and the closure of the nascent streaming service CNN+.
Licht’s departure was announced by David Zaslav during CNN’s daily editorial meeting. His exit symbolizes the end of a turbulent year for the network.
Despite the challenges faced, Licht expressed gratitude for the opportunity and optimism for his future endeavors. Licht had previously achieved success as the leader of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” before taking on the role at CNN.
One of Licht’s most criticized moves was organizing a town hall with former President Donald Trump, which received both praise and backlash. While the event garnered record-breaking viewership, it was widely regarded as a mistake due to moments of chaos and controversy.
