Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav expressed support for CNN CEO Chris Licht amidst rising tension at the network over the decision to air a live town hall featuring Donald Trump and his supporters. The parent company CEO also defended the decision to host the Trump town hall, noting that Trump is the frontrunner in early polls for the 2024 Republican nomination. Despite Zaslav's efforts to position CNN as more politically neutral, the network's ratings have declined, and its profit fell to a six-year low. The discontent among CNN staff members and the network's struggling performance could pose challenges for Zaslav as the 2024 presidential election approaches and traditional TV viewership declines.