As host of “Reliable Sources,” Brian Stelter, who is also very active on Twitter, had often been critical of former President Donald Trump, per NPR, and has thus faced criticism from Fox News commentators like Greg Gutfeld and Tucker Carlson. But it seems Stelter may have critics within his own company.
“I would like to see CNN evolve back to the kind of journalism that it started with, and actually have journalists, which would be unique and refreshing,” Discovery board member John Malone told CNBC in February. These are harsh words that Stelter did not take kindly, calling Malone out on the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. “That phrasing — especially the words ‘actually have journalists,’ which implied CNN currently doesn’t — was highly offensive to many staffers,” Stelter wrote. He added, “Malone’s comments stoked fears that Discovery might stifle CNN journalists and steer away from calling out indecency and injustice.”
Stelter also said Malone praised Fox News, and The New York Times reports that CNN’s new chairman, Chris Licht — who took over after Jeff Zucker’s sudden resignation — has been bringing in more conservative voices to make the cable network more centrist. However, Malone told NYT he had “nothing to do with” the cancellation of “Reliable Sources.” Either way, Stelter is looking back on his show fondly, tweeting, “It was a rare privilege to lead a weekly show focused on the press at a time when it has never been more consequential.”
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