Conservative journalist hits back at CNN justification for axing her

By Mike Brest

Published September 6, 2019 4:10pm ET

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A top White House reporter slammed CNN for the explanation behind their decision to not renew her contributor contract after she decided to join a different publication earlier this week.

Eliana Johnson announced that she will leaving Politico to lead a conservative outlet, the Washington Free Beacon. Following the announcement, it was reported that CNN will not be renewing her contract when it ends in November, according to Buzzfeed News.

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