“CNN announces today there will be no more live audiences at town halls,” reads the post. CNN faced criticism after Trump town hall, but executives stood by eventThere is no mention of such a change on CNN’s website or any of its social media pages. The claim came as CNN faced backlash after hosting a prime-time town hall event with former President Donald Trump on May 10. Fact check: Image altered to show CNN headline about climate changeThe live audience supported Trump, at times laughing and applauding in response to his statements throughout the 70-minute event. Prior to the town hall, Warner Bros.

Source: CNN May 18, 2023 07:33 UTC