DATELINE: Washington D.C., May 6, 2026
A controversial post attributed to former U.S. President Donald J. Trump on Truth Social has triggered widespread attention after he claimed that media mogul Ted Turner had “just died” while also launching a sharp critique of modern cable news.
In the post, Trump referred to Turner—widely known as the founder of CNN—as “one of the Greats of All Time,” crediting him for building what he called his “baby,” CNN, before selling it to new ownership.
Trump further alleged that subsequent management “destroyed” CNN, claiming it became “woke” and diverged from Turner’s original vision, while suggesting that new owners should restore its “credibility and glory.”
However, the post has raised immediate questions, as there has been no independent confirmation regarding any such development involving Ted Turner, and no official statements have been issued by his representatives or affiliated organizations.
The message ended on a personal note, with Trump calling Turner a friend and praising his willingness to support causes he believed in, adding to the confusion surrounding the claim and intensifying debate across political and media circles.
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