CNN’s Scott Jennings Dings ‘Legacy Media’ While Accepting Invitation To Join LA Times Editorial Board From Billionaire Owner

CNN’s Scott Jennings slammed the bias of the “legacy media” Friday afternoon while announcing he had accepted an offer from billionaire Pat Soon-Shiong to join the editorial board of The Los Angeles Times.

The paper’s owner blocked the publication from endorsing a 2024 presidential candidate in October, which led to some staff defections.

On Tuesday, Soon-Shiong announced on his X page that he had asked Jennings – a Times columnist – to join the board and that the veteran GOP strategist had accepted the offer.

The rising CNN star said in a Friday statement on X that his place on the board would not interfere with his work for the network. He also vowed to help the Times be more balanced:

I’ve written columns for the paper over the last few years and was honored to do so under such a storied and important masthead. I love newspapers and believe in strong journalism and strong opinion pages that represent a wide array of views. I approach my commentary jobs by starting with the truth and then providing my honest opinion based on my conservative values and experience. I think Dr Soon-Shiong is doing something important and groundbreaking and am honored he asked me to play a role in that.

Roughly half (or more) of the country often feels like legacy media doesn’t care what it thinks and has little interest in fairly representing its views and values. I plan to represent those Americans who believe they are often ignored or even ridiculed in legacy media and applaud Dr Soon-Shiong’s move to bring balance to the editorial board. My other professional obligations won’t be impacted by this new opportunity.