Karoline Leavitt: “Their viewership has gone down, their ratings has declined.”

“Ms. Well, I think the President's comments yesterday about the sale of CNN and new leadership is evidenced by my exchange with the CNN reporter in this room. Their viewership has gone down, their ratings has declined. and I think the president rightfully believes that network would benefit from new ownership with respect to this deal. He has great respect for both companies who are bidding against one another.” (26:05–26:09)

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