Burnett compared Zucker's departure to a death in the family, and said staffers could not move past such a loss without answers to key questions. Chief international correspondent Clarissa Ward posted a tribute on Instagram that started: "Jeff Zucker is the best boss I ever had. Not all CNN employees appear to be overwrought over Zucker's departure. Late last year, as more details surfaced, Zucker fired Chris Cuomo, saying he had lied to the network about his actions. Chris Cuomo and his attorney, Bryan Freedman, have not responded to NPR's requests for comment.

Source: CNN February 08, 2022 03:23 UTC