Donald Trump is as soon as once more placing media personalities in his crosshairs—this time setting his sights on CBS anchor Gayle King.
In a submit on X (previously Twitter), the U.S. President stated, “Gayle King’s profession is over. She ought to have stayed together with her perception in TRUMP. She by no means had the braveness to take action. No expertise, no scores, no energy!!!”
The remark got here after The New York Put up revealed an article questioning King’s future at CBS as CBS Mornings continues to wrestle within the scores. The piece claimed the present’s efficiency had hit new lows, and prompt that CBS’s new possession below Skydance Media could also be seeking to shake up the format and management—together with presumably rethinking King’s function.
King, who was as soon as one of many highest-paid on-air personalities in morning information, signed a contract extension in 2023 however reportedly took a pay lower and solely acquired a short-term renewal. Her present deal runs via Could 2026.
Trump’s submit seems to hyperlink her fading presence on tv to what he calls her failure to face by him publicly, insinuating that she would have been extra profitable had she aligned along with his political motion.
Gayle King has lengthy been seen as a gradual, trusted voice on morning TV. However in a media panorama that’s quickly evolving—and now below extra conservative possession—her future might rely much less on her previous success and extra on how effectively she matches the brand new CBS mildew.
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