Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison confirmed CNN will maintain editorial independence following the company’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
Ellison addressed the network's future during a CNBC interview on March 5, 2026.
The announcement aims to soothe internal concerns that new ownership might shift CNN toward a conservative ideological slant.
Employee anxiety intensified after Ellison appointed Free Press founder Bari Weiss to lead CBS News, a move that caused internal disruption.
Ellison stated his intent to operate in the truth business and emphasized that CNN will remain an independent news organization.