{"id":2394361,"date":"2025-01-23T14:01:59","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T19:01:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jake-tapper-anderson-cooper-speechless-after-boss-sets-cnns-new-standard-for-trump-coverage-report\/"},"modified":"2025-01-23T14:03:13","modified_gmt":"2025-01-23T19:03:13","slug":"jake-tapper-anderson-cooper-speechless-after-boss-sets-cnns-new-standard-for-trump-coverage-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jake-tapper-anderson-cooper-speechless-after-boss-sets-cnns-new-standard-for-trump-coverage-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Jake Tapper, Anderson Cooper Speechless After Boss Sets CNN\u2019s New Standard for Trump Coverage: Report"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fjake-tapper-anderson-cooper-speechless-after-boss-sets-cnns-new-standard-for-trump-coverage-report%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2394361&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The article discusses CNN&#8217;s attempts to rebrand itself \u2062under CEO Mark Thompson during President \u200bDonald Trump&#8217;s second term. It reveals that \u200dThompson held an editorial\u200d meeting instructing \u2062CNN \u2063journalists to avoid &#8220;pre-judging&#8221; Trump and to not\u2064 focus on past controversies.\u2064 This marks a shift from the network&#8217;s previous adversarial stance against Trump, \u2064especially under former President Jeff Zucker, who encouraged confrontational coverage. The article highlights a downturn in\u2063 CNN&#8217;s ratings and trustworthiness, mentioning plans for layoffs due to poor performance in the key 25-54 demographic. Thompson&#8217;s strategy reportedly includes allowing Trump\u200c supporters to have a platform, contrasting with prominent anchors like Jake Tapper\u2062 and\u200c Anderson Cooper, who may not agree with the new direction.\u2064 The overall\u200c tone suggests that these \u200dchanges\u200c are necessary for CNN\u2019s survival\u200d amidst growing\u2063 criticism and declining viewership.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Can CNN rescue itself from ruin during President Donald Trump&rsquo;s second term? CEO Mark Thompson hopes so.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedailybeast.com\/cnn-boss-warns-star-hosts-to-avoid-trashing-trumps-record\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Daily Beast<\/a> reported on Wednesday that the network had an editorial meeting Sunday ahead of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/honor-guard-sergeant-gave-melania-twirl-inauguration-night-speaks-overwhelmed-joy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trump&rsquo;s inauguration<\/a> the following day.<\/p>\n<p>During the meeting, Thompson reportedly told his team to refrain from &ldquo;pre-judging Trump.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>His instructions went further, saying CNN&rsquo;s coverage of Trump should not &ldquo;relitigate the past.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>In that meeting were two of CNN&rsquo;s most outspoken anti-Trumpers, journalists Jake Tapper and Anderson Cooper.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>After Thompson gave his marching orders, things were <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-gov-newsom-asks-hollywood-to-stop-filming-in-georgia-and-oklahoma-over-their-pro-life-policies\/\" title=\"California Gov. Newsom Asks Hollywood to Stop Filming in Georgia and Oklahoma Over Their Pro-Life Policies\">reportedly quiet<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/cnns-jake-tapper-accused-lying-sworn-deposition-x-posts-get-turned\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tapper<\/a> and Cooper apparently did not have much to say after figuring out that this would not be former President Jeff Zucker&rsquo;s CNN.<\/p>\n<p>Under Zucker, CNN was a prime anti-Trump network, becoming the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-taking-regeneron-drug-remdesivir-therapy-for-coronavirus-diagnosis-ex-wh-doctor-explains\/\" title=\"Trump taking Regeneron drug, Remdesivir therapy for coronavirus diagnosis: ex-WH doctor explains\">president&#038;rsquo<\/a>;s adversary whenever the chance arose.<\/p>\n<p>During Trump&rsquo;s first term, correspondent Jim Acosta physically had the microphone taken away from him during a press conference in 2018 when he confronted Trump for his framing of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/border-patrol-ice-receive-new-orders-overnight-immigration-policy-changes-dime\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">illegal immigration<\/a> as an invasion.<\/p>\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1VwRrcVxjms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">that exchange<\/a>, Trump gave Acosta advice that his network maybe should have listened to looking back.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I think you should let me run the country. You run CNN. And if you did it well, your ratings would be much better,&rdquo; Trump jabbed at Acosta.<\/p>\n<p>The Daily Beast <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedailybeast.com\/cnn-to-let-go-of-hundreds-in-bloodbath-layoffs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">also reported<\/a> Wednesday that CNN plans hundreds of layoffs after having its worst performance ever with the 25-54 demographic in 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Last Friday, CNN was also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/cnn-ordered-pay-navy-veteran-losing-big-defamation-case\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">found liable<\/a> for smearing a Navy veteran in a 2021 story.<\/p>\n<p>Fewer people are watching, and CNN isn&rsquo;t trustworthy.<\/p>\n<p>This isn&rsquo;t some nuanced position existing on the fringes. More people are coming to this realization.<\/p>\n<p>CNN news anchor Kaitlyn Collins <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/CollinRugg\/status\/1823365884213346613\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">was humiliated by laughs<\/a> from the live audience of &ldquo;The Late Show with Stephen Colbert&rdquo; when host <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/watch-stephen-colbert-starts-first-post-election-show-vulgar-outburst\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stephen Colbert<\/a> referred to the network as &ldquo;objective&rdquo; during her appearance in August 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Senior pundit Scott Jennings earns his salary and then some as his takes are the only thing carrying the network&rsquo;s corpse to its next workday.<\/p>\n<p>CNN reporter Oliver Darcy indicated Thompson&rsquo;s vision going forward includes giving Trump supporters a voice.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;He has made it clear that he wants the MAGA movement to have a seat at the table when discussing political topics &hellip; even if certain pundits do use the platform to make incendiary and sometimes false claims,&rdquo; Darcy said.<\/p>\n<p>Thompson knows the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">current formula won&#038;rsquo<\/a>;t extend the shelf life of this product. Whether it&rsquo;s giving MAGA a voice, putting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/scott-jennings-sets-delusional-cnn-panel-straight-truth-bidens-legacy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jennings<\/a> out there for more viewers to see, or telling Tapper and Cooper it&rsquo;s time for a change, something must be done.<\/p>\n<p>Tapper and Cooper probably walked away from Sunday unhappy, but they can thank Thompson later when they still have jobs.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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CEO Mark Thompson is optimistic. The Daily Beast revealed that the network held an editorial meeting on Sunday before Trump&#8217;s inauguration. During this meeting, Thompson advised his team not to &#8220;pre-judge Trump&#8221; and emphasized that their coverage should avoid &#8220;relitigating the past.&#8221; Present at the meeting were prominent anti-Trump journalists Jake Tapper and Anderson Cooper. After Thompson&#8217;s directives, there was reportedly little discussion from Tapper and Cooper, who recognized that this was not the same CNN under former President Jeff Zucker, known for its strong opposition to Trump. During Trump&#8217;s first term, correspondent Jim Acosta had a microphone taken from him during a press conference after challenging Trump on immigration issues. In hindsight, Trump suggested Acosta&#8217;s network might benefit from better management: \u201cI think you should let me run the country. You run CNN.\u201d The Daily Beast also reported plans for significant layoffs at CNN following its poor ratings in 2024 among viewers aged 25-54. Additionally, last Friday CNN was found liable for defaming a Navy veteran in a 2021 report. Viewership is declining and trust in CNN is waning.<\/p>\n<p>This sentiment isn&#8217;t isolated; more people are recognizing it. In August 2024, anchor Kaitlyn Collins faced laughter from an audience when Stephen Colbert referred to CNN as &#8220;objective.&#8221; Senior pundit Scott Jennings seems to be one of the few keeping the network afloat with his commentary. Reporter Oliver Darcy noted that Thompson aims to include voices from Trump&#8217;s supporters in discussions about political issues\u2014even if some pundits make controversial or misleading statements using their platform. Thompson understands that sticking with current strategies won&#8217;t sustain CNN long-term; whether it&#8217;s amplifying MAGA voices or encouraging change among anchors like Tapper and Cooper, action is necessary for survival\u2014though they may leave Sunday\u2019s meeting dissatisfied but ultimately grateful for their jobs later on<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2394362,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Cooper-and-Tapper.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[33170,9373,32444,34809,41699],"class_list":["post-2394361","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-anderson-cooper","tag-cnn","tag-jake-tapper","tag-news-report","tag-trump-coverage"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Cooper-and-Tapper.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2394361","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2394361"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2394361\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2394365,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2394361\/revisions\/2394365"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2394362"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2394361"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2394361"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2394361"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}