https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/david-ellison-backs-cnn-s-trump-lawsuit-pledges-editorial-independenceContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/david-ellison-backs-cnn-s-trump-lawsuit-pledges-editorial-independencehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/david-ellison-backs-cnn-s-trump-lawsuit-pledges-editorial-independence#u118142Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:40:22 +0000David Ellison, the new owner of CNN following the merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to form Skydance Corp., has publicly endorsed CNN's legal action against the Trump administration regarding White House access. During a town hall meeting with staffers, which included questioning from Anderson Cooper, Ellison promised absolute editorial independence and stated that management will never interfere in news coverage. Mark Thompson will remain as the chief executive of CNN under the new corporate leadership structure.Why it mattersThe acquisition by Skydance brought CNN unde