CNN executive backs Piers Morgan’s gun control crusade

Piers Morgan

Piers Morgan has been using his show since the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook to call for increased gun control measures, including a ban on so-called “assault weapons.” During his segments on the issue, Morgan frequently tears into his guests, insulting them, and, as Ben Shapiro recently put it, making them look like they “don’t seem to care enough about the dead kids.”

One would think that these sorts of tactics are too much for a major news network, Jeff Zucker, President of CNN, supports the way Morgan spoken out on the issue, according to Politico:

CNN president Jeff Zucker told CNN New York staff today that he supported Piers Morgan’s decision to speak in favor of gun control, sources at the network tell POLITICO.

During a town-hall meeting with staff, Zucker was asked about CNN expressing opinion, something it has traditionally tried to avoid. Zucker said he was in favor of it where it was appropriate, citing Morgan’s stance on gun control as one example, sources said.
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Today’s meeting in New York was attended by at least 600 staffers, sources said. One described Zucker’s support for Morgan’s taking a position as “clear and unequivocal.”

When conservatives complain about media bias, they’re often dismissed. But here you have a textbook example of media bais — a major news network choosing to push an agenda by a host who is presenting a sketchy case for gun control. And as mentioned before, Morgan treats reasoned guests like Larry Pratt and Ben Shapiro with next to no respect and brings on a known conspiracy theorist like Alex Jones to try to paint gun owners as crazy people. How is this not media bias?

Dear Pierce,

I really do not want to say that I applaud you for your stance on this incredible and sensitive topic of gun violence and hence gun contol. I respect you immensely for having the courage to speak up and open up a dialogue and ask the questions that should and be the crux of the this dreadful matter.

Do not stop, please continue your efforts and if you should need my support, please let me know. I was born in the US, but lived in England many years ago when I attended college at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.

Once again thank you for this undeniable crusade that must finally manifest itself, for it is truly a life or death reality.

Anonymous's picture

As frustrating as it is for Piers Morgan to listen to people on his show that display a complete lack of any kind of common sense with respect to gun control. I think these people actually help strenghen his case. Also I saw a caption today where a child was asking God why he doesn’t do something about school shootings GODS REPLY WAS I AM NOT ALLOWED IN SCHOOLS. INTRESTING

Anonymous's picture

Piers Morgan is nothing but a sick dog . You know what they say

Anonymous's picture

Piers You are gaining momentum regarding your gun control cause. keep doing what your doing your efforts are having a serious impact no question about it.

Anonymous's picture

Pier’s Morgan is the man. I also believe in gun control to one of the solution to our problems regarding guns. - Casa Sandoval

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