Former CNN stars Jeffrey Toobin, Don Lemon, and Brian Stelter have made a return to the network, marking a shift away from the less partisan approach implemented by former CEO Chris Licht. Toobin has made multiple appearances as a guest commentator, while Lemon has spoken about his feud with Elon Musk and Stelter has covered the Trump hush money trial. Licht’s decision to cancel shows and fire staff, including these three personalities, sparked an open revolt among employees. Licht’s efforts to revitalize CNN’s morning show and launch new shows have been largely unsuccessful, with both programs being scrapped after poor ratings. This rollback of Licht’s decisions signals a rebuke from current staff and a return to the more liberal, anti-Trump stance that had characterized CNN under previous leadership.
