Former president Donald Trump made a rare live appearance on CNN, the network he spent years denouncing while in the White HouseNew York (AFP) – American news channel CNN Thursday defended its live appearance of Donald Trump following a deluge of criticism after the ex-president used the "town hall" interview to repeat falsehoods and hurl insults. Advertising Read moreDuring the one-hour broadcast late Wednesday, Trump answered questions from registered Republicans and undeclared voters, with anchor Kaitlan Collins moderating the event and asking the 2024 candidate questions of her own. CNN said in a statement carried by US media that Collins had "exemplified what it means to be a world-class journalist." And she followed up and fact-checked President Trump in real time to arm voters with crucial information about his positions as he enters the 2024 election as the Republican frontrunner. "That is CNN's role and responsibility: to get answers and hold the powerful to account," the network added.

Source: CNN May 11, 2023 16:46 UTC