CNN CEO Reflects on Trump Town Hall

CNN CEO Chris Licht has privately acknowledged that there were aspects of the network's recent town hall with Donald Trump that he wished had been handled differently. Licht’s primary issue with the CNN telecast, sources said, was it focused too much on the spectacle of Trump while not homing in on the substance of what Trump said. Licht mentioned that he would have preferred the network's anchors to emphasize the news Trump made during the town hall and potentially include live reports from relevant locations, showcasing CNN's journalistic range. Some high-profile CNN employees expressed embarrassment over the town hall.