https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/david-ellison-sticks-with-mark-thompson-as-cnn-boss-amid-trump-attacksContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/david-ellison-sticks-with-mark-thompson-as-cnn-boss-amid-trump-attackshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/david-ellison-sticks-with-mark-thompson-as-cnn-boss-amid-trump-attacks#u110446Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:47:11 +0000David Ellison is keeping Mark Thompson in charge as CNN chief executive and chairman as Skydance takes control of Warner Bros. Discovery. Thompson announced his retention to staffers in a memo following the ownership change. The decision provides a sign of stability for the network amidst ongoing political attacks from Donald Trump and internal skepticism from insiders regarding potential ideological shifts under the new leadership.Why it mattersMark Thompson has led CNN for the past three years. The leadership continuity arrives as the Ellison family assumes control of the network parent comp