CNN Boss Chris Licht Could Force out Anchors Who Are Too Partisan

CNN’s new boss Chris Licht is monitoring anchors to ensure their tone follows the network’s plan to become less partisan — and personalities who are unable to follow the directive could be forced out, according to a report.

Licht, who is leading a push toward more fact-driven coverage, is said to be reviewing whether particular anchors and CNN shows can adhere to the shift.

Anchors who are unable to “adjust to a less partisan tone and strategy” could be removed from their posts, Axios reported, citing three sources familiar with the matter.

The report did not mention whether any specific CNN anchors were under particular scrutiny — though it did note that Jim Acosta and Brian Stelter were among the personalities whose left-leaning viewpoints have drawn the ire of conservatives.

Acosta and Stelter engaged in frequent criticism of and clashes with Republicans during former President Donald Trump’s time in office.