However, outlets like CNN have controverted accusations of fake news. The network maintains that they simply report “the facts.” However, many conservatives, Republicans, and Trump supporters strongly disagree.
In October 2017, CNN moreover launched a “#FactsFirst” campaign as a means of pushing back against criticism. Then, in November, the network slammed President Trump for maintaining that CNN intentionally misreports “the facts.” However, CNN has ongoingly faced backlash from various sources. Earlier this year, the outlet came under fire after one of their guests referred to African-Americans as slaves. In February, CNN faced bipartisan criticism after lauding the sister of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un.
