They're pretending she left of her own accord. But there were reports a week ago that ABC "News" was going to get rid of her, so you tell me.
She wasn't just a DEI hire. She is literally made of DEI atoms.
ABC News President Kim Godwin, who touted diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), is reportedly on the chopping block, according to CNN.
Debra OConnell, who was appointed in February to oversee the network, is currently conducting a leadership review as she has allegedly been appalled by Godwin's management and leadership style, sources told CNN. She has reportedly failed to replace key positions and has caused anxiety to circulate among staff.
And now she's "retiring." Retiring under a cloud of failure and scandal, that is.
ABC's 'Historic' Diversity Hire Out Of Top Spot Amid Rumors Her Incompetence Shocked Higher Ups
ABC News President Kim Godwin stepped down Sunday night following an investigation into her management of her network.
The overseer of the network, Debra O'Connell, opened a corporate investigation into Godwin and other senior executives over the growing frustration among staffers, vacant top positions and the drop in ratings at its prominent program, "Good Morning America." Several people alleged Godwin dedicated more time to her profile than creating success in the news division, and that her mismanagement "shocked" O'Connell, WSJ reported.
"I have decided to retire from broadcast journalism," Godwin said in an email to staff Sunday night, according to WSJ. "Anyone who's passionate about what we do knows there's no other business like it, so this was not an easy or quick decision. But after considerable reflection, I'm certain it's the right one for me as I look to the future and prioritize what's most important for me and my family."
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Several executives were laid off in March 2023, reportedly causing "shock" throughout the newsroom. Godwin told her staff the downsizing was a "difficult time" for the entire network, but vowed they were on a "solid footing."
Black Conservative Perspective points out that ABC "News" had the same problem with her that the Biden Usurpation has with Karine Jean-Pierre -- they can't be seen to be firing a Strong and Empowered WOC, so they have to just pressure her to "quit on her own."
He also points to a claim from the Daily Beast, possibly just leftwing spin, that she was actually against DEI. Or, at least, the claim goes that she was against too much DEI -- she thought the network had "overcompensated" after the George Floyd riots Freedom Arsons and hired too many black people. Black people don't watch news, she reportedly said.