CNN CEO Chris Licht departs after controversy and criticism.

Chris Licht, CEO of CNN, has left the news network after a little over a year in the role. His departure follows criticism from CNN's talent and staff, programming missteps, and rock-bottom ratings. Licht faced further backlash after CNN hosted a town hall with Donald Trump that was packed with his supporters. An unflattering profile of Licht in The Atlantic may have sealed his fate. The move comes after David Leavy was named the network's new COO, allowing Licht to focus more on programming.