CNN inadvertently invites mockery when it pulls the plug on an entire section of its site

As CNN continues to make changes following the exit of Jeff Zucker, the media organization has decided to pull the plug on its opinion section.

The Hill reported that a source familiar with the change revealed that “certain writers” received formal notice via email.

“Just a quick note to let you know that unfortunately CNN has decided to shut down the opinion section,” wrote an opinion editor. “I hope our paths cross elsewhere!” The source did not give any additional information.

“We did make the decision at the beginning of the month to sunset the opinion vertical on CNN.com; as a result, we will no longer have a standalone Opinion section,” said a senior CNN executive.

The organization has been undergoing changes in hopes of saving money while improving its public image following the scandalous exit of former top dog Zucker, who was caught having an illicit, but consensual, relationship with a female network executive. CEO Mark Thompson has since sought ways to make the network both profitable and reliable again, though the polarized political climate in America has likely made that a difficult task.

X users reacted to the announcement:

That’s’ the whole organization though

— Jordan Schachtel @ dossier.today (@JordanSchachtel) July 31, 2024

Literally ALL of CNN is opinion.

Far left opinion…

— j din (@alpex704) July 31, 2024

CNN is shutting down its news section?!

— Ian Haworth (@ighaworth) July 31, 2024

Hey Siri, what’s the difference between CNN’s opinion section and it’s hard news division?

— Madlaw (@madlaw1071) July 31, 2024

Comrades, I write to you today with unfortunate news regarding our vital mission…

— Lex Jurgen (@Lex_Jurgen) July 31, 2024

There is a facts section?

— Andy Stevens (@mrandystevens) July 31, 2024

so they are closing doors or hiring real journos?

— lisamarie (success best revenge) (@Lisa_from_SoCal) July 31, 2024

That CNN’s ENTIRE format.

— Jared808 (@Jared808) July 31, 2024

First CNN + now this pic.twitter.com/9a0PZBYMBr

— Sir Beardley Stoned (@beardleystone) July 31, 2024

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