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Leftists express outrage over CNN town hall with former President Donald Trump

ByAlki David

May 12, 2023

CNN caught heat from the left as it prepared to air a town hall event featuring former President Donald Trump on Wednesday night. The event took place at Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire and was moderated by anchor Kaitlan Collins.

However, many on the left were unhappy about the network’s decision to give Trump a platform, especially in light of recent events, including his impeachment and the Capitol riots. Prominent voices on Twitter expressed strong criticism of CNN’s decision.

Activist Jeff Tiedrich tweeted, “CNN doesn’t give a f*** about preserving democracy.” Comedian Noel Casler also spoke out against the network, saying, “CNN followed the same trajectory as so many before, Trump berated and belittled them until they became his b****. It’s his classic move, he senses weakness and greed and exploits it.”

Other users have accused CNN of promoting a right-wing agenda and caving to pressure from white supremacists. However, it’s important to note that journalism often involves giving a platform to a diverse range of voices and viewpoints, even those that may be controversial or unpopular.

CNN has defended its decision to host the town hall, with Collins saying, “We want to hear from everyone. That’s not just people we like or agree with. That’s everyone.”

In light of this controversy, it’s clear that the conversation around media coverage of politics is evolving. As consumers of news, it’s important to consider all perspectives and sources when forming our opinions, rather than relying on echo chambers or preconceived notions.

In conclusion, CNN’s decision to host a town hall event with former President Donald Trump has sparked outrage among some on the left. While it’s crucial to promote responsible and ethical journalism, it’s also important to maintain a diversity of viewpoints and opinions in the media landscape.

By Alki David

Alki David — Publisher, Media Architect, SIN Network Creator - live, direct-to-public communication, media infrastructure, accountability journalism, and independent distribution. Born in Lagos, Nigeria; educated in the United Kingdom and Switzerland; attended the Royal College of Art. Early internet broadcaster — participated in real-time public coverage during the 1997 Mars landing era using experimental online transmission from Beverly Hills. Founder of FilmOn, one of the earliest global internet television networks offering live and on-demand broadcasting outside legacy gatekeepers. Publisher of SHOCKYA — reporting since 2010 on systemic corruption inside the entertainment business and its expansion into law, finance, and regulation. Creator of the SIN Network (ShockYA Integrated Network), a federated media and civic-information infrastructure spanning investigative journalism, live TV, documentary, and court-record reporting. Lived and worked for over 40 years inside global media hubs including Malibu, Beverly Hills, London, Hong Kong and Gstaad. Early encounter with Julian Assange during the first Hologram USA operations proved a formative turning point — exposing the realities of lawfare, information suppression, and concentrated media power. Principal complainant and driving force behind what court filings describe as the largest consolidated media–legal accountability action on record, now before the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court. Relocated to Antigua & Barbuda and entered sustained legal, civic, and informational confrontation over media power, safeguarding, and accountability at Commonwealth scale.