Press Freedom Groups Demand David Ellison Back CNN Lawsuit Against Trump White House Ban
The coalition says the Paramount CEO’s response will test his promises to protect CNN’s editorial independence The post Press Freedom Groups Demand David Ellison Back CNN Lawsuit Against Trump White House Ban appeared first on TheWrap .
A coalition of press freedom groups has urged Paramount CEO David Ellison to support CNN's legal battle against the Trump White House's ban on their network. The letter asserts this is a test of Ellison's commitment to press freedom and calls for him to publicly back CNN should his company acquire the network. CNN, MSNBC and Politico filed a federal lawsuit challenging the ban, arguing it violates their First Amendment rights.
The groups accuse Ellison of making empty promises about CNN's independence, given potential political influence from his family ties to Trump and the ongoing merger talks. The letter demands an immediate condemnation of the White House ban and a commitment to support any legal challenge should Ellison come to own CNN.
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