Former CNN Anchor Dave Briggs Cites Trump-Russia Focus as Major Factor in Network’s Ratings Decline
NEW YORK — Former CNN anchor Dave Briggs has attributed the network’s dip in ratings and viewership to its persistent emphasis on the Trump-Russia probe during Donald Trump’s presidency, suggesting this focus may have alienated a significant segment of the audience. Briggs shared these insights during the “Sanity with Alisyn & Dave” podcast, reflecting on his tenure at CNN from 2017 to 2019 and the broader impacts on media consumption patterns. During the podcast, which …