Christiane Amanpour is leaving CNN after 43 years.
\n\nVeteran journalist Christiane Amanpour is leaving CNN after 43 years at the network, announcing her departure weeks after Paramount Skydance completed its acquisition of CNN's parent company, Warner Bros Discovery. The 68-year-old journalist said on Monday that she would remain with CNN until June next year. She did not cite a reason for her decision in her announcement.
\n\n"After many months of thought and a few sleepless nights, I have decided to separate from CNN, my partner of 43 fantastic years!" Amanpour said in a statement. She added that she was looking forward to new projects and would continue to support CNN and its tradition of independent journalism. "Remember: always be truthful, not neutral," she said.
\n\nHer departure comes amid uncertainty in the newsroom following the change in ownership. Some media reports have speculated that differences over the network's editorial direction may have influenced her decision, although Amanpour has not confirmed this.
\n\nAmanpour had expressed concern about the acquisition in May, questioning the direction of CBS News following David Ellison's takeover of Paramount and the appointment of Bari Weiss as its editor-in-chief.
\n\n"Clearly I'm concerned, and I'm not sure how much I'm…
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