Color us surprised. It seems like there are a lot of fans and critics alike out there who are equally shocked as we are that CNN has given Chris Cuomo the axe. The decision was made after new revelations detailed the journalist’s role in advising his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, in the face of sexual harassment allegations.
The network said in a statement on Saturday night, “Chris Cuomo was suspended earlier this week pending further evaluation of new information that came to light about his involvement with his brother’s defense. We retained a respected law firm to conduct the review, and have terminated him, effective immediately. While in the process of review, additional information as come to light. Despite the termination, we will investigate as appropriate.”
Critics React To Chris Cuomo’s Departure From CNN
Despite the new revelations, it’s been noted that CNN and its president, Jeff Zucker, had stood by Cuomo in May, when it was first revealed that he participated in a strategy session with his brother and his gubernatorial staff.
Of course, it didn’t take long at all for both fans and critics to weigh in on the matter on social media.
Many people have made comments such as, “Absolutely shocked! I’m so surprised they actually fired him. I thought Cuomo would just get a pass like Toobin. Even so, I think CNN has gone so far down the rabbit hole that they probably won’t be able to regain much credibility,” along with, “Shocking that CNN actually did the right thing. New info has come to light? Further review to be conducted? This should be interesting. I’ll be sure to have my popcorn on standby.”
Another critic wrote, “A year too late, CNN. You ignored what the whole world saw. CNN has done irreparable harm to news reporting. And their commentary should be put on Facebook’s Secret Blacklist of Dangerous Groups and People.”
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