Trump Mourns CNN Founder Ted Turner's Death at 87US President Donald Trump has expressed his condolences following the death of Ted Turner, the founder of the CNN television network. Turner passed away at the age of 87.
In a statement, President Trump praised Turner, describing him as "one of the greatest of all time." This tribute comes despite Trump's well-known and frequent criticism of CNN, the news organization Turner established.
Ted Turner was a pioneering figure in the media industry, having launched CNN in 1980 as the first 24-hour cable news channel. His contributions fundamentally changed the landscape of television news and global information dissemination.
The President's remarks highlight a moment of bipartisan respect for Turner's legacy, setting aside the ongoing political tensions between the Trump administration and the network Turner founded.