CNN Chairman and CEO Chris Licht is stepping down, parent company Warner Bros. Disovery said on Wednesday.

Over a 13-month tenure, Licht vowed to institute down-the-middle coverage but faced backlash over decisions such as a recent town hall event with former President Donald Trump.

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Licht served as CEO for 13 months.{ai:summary}<p>CNN CEO Chris Licht is stepping down after 13 months, amid controversy over a town hall event featuring former President Donald Trump. #politics</p>

CNN Chairman and CEO Chris Licht steps down

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