BREAKING: Jeff Zucker Resigns As Head Of CNN Over Relationship With Senior Executive

Jeff Zucker, CNN’s longtime CEO and a titan of the news industry, announced his resignation on Wednesday, according to a major American news organization.
I was asked about a consensual relationship with my closest colleague, someone I have worked with for more than 20 years, as part of the investigation into Chris Cuomo’s tenure at CNN, Zucker wrote in an email to staff. “I acknowledged the relationship has evolved in recent years.” I was required to disclose it when it began, but I didn’t. I was wrong. ”

As a result, I am resigning today,” he added.
Chris Cuomo, the former CNN anchor who hosted the network’s 9 p.m. hour, was fired by the network late last year over his actions advising his brother, former New York Governor, Andrew Cuomo.
While Zucker did not name the colleague with whom he had a relationship in his email, he was referring to Allison Gollust, the chief marketing officer and a senior vise president at CNN.
Gollust acknowledged the relationship in a statement of her own that was reported by CNN.
“Jeff and I have been close friends and professional partners for over 20 years,” she said. “Recently, our relationship changed during COVID. I regret that we didn’t disclose it at the right time. I’m incredibly proud of my time at CNN and look forward to continuing the great work we do every day. ”