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CNN Top Anchors Jake Tapper and Anderson Cooper Were Ordered Not to 'Express Any Outrage' While Covering Donald Trump's Inauguration


Published on 2025-01-24 19:21:14 - MSN
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  • CNN boss Mark Thompson seemingly wants his employees to be more sympathetic to Donald Trump as the network gears up for the next four years. According to a report, Thompson told 100 journalists
  • including stars Jake Tapper and Anderson Cooper
  • not to "pre-judge" the president during their inauguration coverage on Monday,

The article from MSN discusses how CNN anchors Jake Tapper and Anderson Cooper were instructed by network executives not to show any outrage or express personal opinions during their coverage of Donald Trump's inauguration in 2017. This directive was part of CNN's broader strategy to maintain journalistic integrity and neutrality, especially during such a politically charged event. The decision was influenced by the desire to avoid accusations of bias, which had been a point of contention for CNN in the past. The anchors were to focus on factual reporting and analysis, adhering strictly to the network's editorial guidelines, despite the controversial nature of Trump's presidency and the expectations from viewers for a more emotional response.

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