News about John Berman

After removing Trump from the presidential ballot, Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows speaks out, acknowledging that rebellion allegations have led to "unprecedented" conditions

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 29, 2023
On Thursday evening, Sheena Bellows, Maine's secretary of state, told CNN that she was well aware of the political ramifications of her decision to ban Trump from the primary election. "I am so aware - and I said this in my decision - that it is unprecedented,' she said. Based on section 3 of the 14th amendment, no secretary of state has ever denied a presidential candidate of voting rights.' However, no presidential candidate has ever participated in revolt nor been barred from office under section 3 of the 14th amendment.' It did not matter that he had not been criminally guilty of insurrection, according to her, it didn't matter that he had not been arrested or legally guilty of rebellion. She also said that the ultimate decision on the legal issues would be welcomed by the United States Supreme Court if she so desired.

Saudi Arabia was advised by the Biden administration to curb oil production until the midterms

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 11, 2022
Officials from the Biden Administration begged the Saudis to postpone oil production cuts for another month, which would have delayed the announcement and effect following the November election. Officials from the Wall Street Journal made the request to Saudi Arabia and Gulf producers. The request was turned down by the department. The request was seen as a "political gambit," Saudi officials said.'

When a royal commentator says that African kings should pay reparations, Don Lemon is stunned into silence

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 20, 2022
After a royal commentator told him reparations are required, CNN anchor Don Lemon was at a loss for words. But it should not be demanded from African kings who sold their subjects into slavery. On the day of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, Lemon talked to Hilary Fordwich, who suggested that the British royal family should pay reparations. Lemon said, "This is coming when... all of this wealth, and you hear about it, is coming soon" as England's living expenses rises, a living crisis, austerity budget cuts, and so on. You may have those who are calling for colonialism's compensation, and they're asking, you know, $100 billion, $24 billion here and there, as well as $500 million there.' 'Some people want to be paid back and members of the public are wondering, why are we suffering when you have all of this vast wealth? Those are legitimate questions.' Fordwich replied: "I think you're correct about reparations in terms of whether or not people want it.' What they need to do - is you always need to go back to the beginning of a supply chain, where was the beginning of the supply chain?'

Don Lemon, who will appear on CNN, is celebrating his'shakeup' that will see him co-host the morning show

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 16, 2022
Lemon (left) dubbed the change a promotion and maintained that the network was not involved in his decision to change his left-leaning views after a series of firings in the network against journalists critical of Donald Trump. Don Lemon, you must not say that you must go to the right, and you should not have to change your mind so much.' No such thing happened,' Lemon said. All of that is Fodder for Twitter.' I was not demoted.' That's not true,' he said. This is a chance. This is a pay raise.' The trio's appearance is expected to replace the 'New Day' show alongside Poppy Harlow (bottom right) and Kaitlan Collins (top right).

Keith Olbermann, the former MSNBC anchor, slams CNN's Chris Licht over Don Lemon's latest morning show

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 16, 2022
On Thursday, Keith Olbermann, a writer and podcaster (left), slammed CNN's announcement of a new morning show starring Don Lemon, Kaitlan Collins, and Poppy Harlow (top right). Olbermann, a broadcaster who worked for MSNBC from 2003-2011, said the program was a silly proposal from CNN's new chief Chris Licht (bottom right) - who worked at MSNBC from 2005-2011. He referred to his ex colleague as an idiot, claiming he 'used to eat paste.' Olbermann, a noted left-leaning commentator, referred to reports that Licht was planning to move CNN away from its Trump-critical role and toward a more centrist approach.

Fox hosts hit back at filmmaker Ken Burns' comparison between Martha's Vineyard and the Holocaust

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 16, 2022
Tucker Carlson (left) and Jesse Watters retaliated against woke documentary filmmaker Ken Burns (right) for comparing migrants to Martha's Vineyard and the Holocaust. Burns, who was making the talk show rounds to promote his three-part series looking at the United States' actions and inaction during World War II, couldn't help but note the connection between the genocide and a diplomatic tactic used by Governor Ron DeSantis. On Thursday morning, a Florida Republican sent a plane of migrants to the Cape Cod, Massachusetts, the Kennedys' most popular vacation spot.

Don Lemon, a Trump-hater, fronts CNN's morning show revival

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 15, 2022
Despite the new CEO's pledge to reclaim confidence in the media, CNN announced a new morning show starring Trump-hating anchor Don Lemon, Poppy Harlow, and Kaitlan Collins. In October, the show will debut. The show is expected to replace the 'New Day' show hosted by John Berman and Brianna Keilar from 6 to 9 a.m.

As new boss Andrew Johnson recruits a new terror expert and medical reporter, CNN's anti-woke makeover continues

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 6, 2022
In May, Licht took over the helm after a shakeup with former CNN chief Jeff Zucker, who resigned in February after a suspected workplace romp, despite an alleged workplace romance. As the new CEO, one of Licht's priorities is to make CNN more objective and less opinion based, as it was under Zucker's reign. As the network's chief law enforcement and intelligence analyst, John Miller, a former deputy commissioner of intelligence and counter terrorism with the NPYD, was brought on. On Tuesday, Miller, a former news reporter for CBS and ABC News, co-anchor of ABC's '20/20' and an investigative reporter for WNBC, began his new position. Dr. Tara Nurala, a former CBS News senior medical reporter and network contributor before that, has joined CNN's health, medical, and wellness staff.