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Is there something in the water at CNN?
In the latest of a series of scandals that have hit the ratings-challenged network, CNN president Jeff Zucker is stepping down immediately over a previously undisclosed personal relationship with a co-worker.
Zucker is apparently collateral damage from the Chris Cuomo debacle.
In a memo obtained by the New York Times, Zucker, who Tucker Carlson has nicknamed the “dwarf king,” reportedly told colleagues that he is abruptly headed for the exits after nine years at the helm.
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.
CNN parent Warner Media accepted the resignation, which supposedly has shocked CNN staffers.
According to CNN itself, Zucker’s paramour is allegedly executive VP and chief marketing officer Allison Gollust, and she isn’t quitting.
“Jeff and I have been close friends and professional partners for over 20 years,” Gollust explained in a statement. “Recently, our relationship changed during Covid. I regret that we didn’t disclose it at the right time.
Both Zucker, 56, and Gollust are divorced.
The job prospects for Zucker, who turned CNN into a dreary, 24/7 anti-Trump, anti-Fox News infomercial, were already questionable, given the pending acquisition by Discovery, Inc., and speculation that the network would return to actual news reporting rather than partisan, pro-Democrat commentary.
“Under Zucker, CNN has recently been plagued by scandals, embarrassing headlines and struggles to attract an audience, leading critics to wonder if he would be shown the door once a planned merger between WarnerMedia and Discovery is finalized later this year. However, the sudden resignation before the potential deal was finalized sent shock waves across the media industry,” Fox News observed.
Former President Donald Trump released a statement on the breaking story.
“Jeff Zucker, a world-class sleazebag who has headed ratings and real-news-challenged CNN for far too long, has been terminated for numerous reasons, but predominantly because CNN has lost its way with viewers and everybody else,” Trump said.
NEW!
President Donald J. Trump:
“Jeff Zucker, a world-class sleazebag who has headed ratings and real-news-challenged CNN for far too long, has been terminated for numerous reasons, but predominantly because CNN has lost its way with viewers and everybody else. Now is a… pic.twitter.com/WVRr9iSVvs
— Liz Harrington (@realLizUSA) February 2, 2022
Here’s a quick sampling of other reactions from Twitter:
Jeff Zucker has been married since 1996 to Caryn Zucker.
They have 4 kids.
What an effing scumbag
— Benny (@bennyjohnson) February 2, 2022
This was yesterday. #JeffZucker https://t.co/bhULKMWiqP
— Cernovich (@Cernovich) February 2, 2022
CNN decided to try to make Andrew Cuomo into a hero during the pandemic. They gave up on all ethical standards to do that.
Less than 2 years later, Andrew Cuomo is a disgraced former Governor. Chric Cuomo is a disgraced former host. & Jeff Zucker is now resigning amid scandal. https://t.co/yCGGpiw3VD
— AG (@AGHamilton29) February 2, 2022
The company line from CNN right now is that they’re all “stunned.” But we’ve had:
-Chris Cuomo
-Cuomo/New Day producer is a pedo
-Jake Tapper’s producer is a pedo
-Jeffrey Toobin
-And now boss Jeff Zucker
Nothing to be “stunned” about. CNN is the home of sexual deviancy.— Nicholas Fondacaro (@NickFondacaro) February 2, 2022
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