US President Donald Trump has long had a hostile relationship with CNN and other major news organizations, branding them "fake news" and attacking them repeatedly on social media

US President Donald Trump has long had a hostile relationship with CNN and other major news organizations, branding them "fake news" and attacking them repeatedly on social media

CNN is heading into an uncertain future with its parent company Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) destined for a takeover -- and US President Donald Trump hoping the change will allow him to influence the iconic news network's programming.

WBD has urged shareholders to reject a hostile takeover bid from Paramount Skydance, in favor of a deal offered by streaming giant Netflix.

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