CNN is getting gutted, and gaming journos will soon be unemployed. Everything is changing... quickly. CNN is implementing massive layoffs affecting hundreds of employees, including high-priced on-air talent following Trump's landslide election victory and subsequent ratings wipeout.
The media's loss of trust originated in pop culture with gamers and nerds exposing corrupt, selfish, and biased gaming journalism, challenging mainstream media's credibility.
Mainstream media represents a minority perspective from small groups in very blue parts of the country, failing to resonate with the majority of people and leading to their decline.
CNN is demanding reporters adopt YouTuber-like responsibilities, despite their lack of experience and resentment towards independent content creators who operate efficiently without extensive resources.
The fake geek scene propped up by biased journalists with an agenda against "chuds" (certain gamers) was exposed as inauthentic, further eroding media credibility.
CNN's ratings plummeted to 5.1 million primetime viewers, significantly behind Fox News' 10.3 million and MSNBC's 6 million, despite attempts to pad numbers with cross-platform audience claims.
Mainstream media is in decline due to political shifts, layoffs, and a loss of audience trust, while independent creators and AI-driven platforms are rising in popularity and challenging traditional journalism.