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Conservative commentator Scott Jennings announced Friday that he has joined the Los Angeles Times editorial board as part of the owner's new directive to make the paper more balanced.
Jennings, who often draws ire from liberal CNN viewers, praised LA Times owner Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong's “important and groundbreaking” mission in X.
“It's true – I have accepted @DrPatSoonShiong's invitation to join the editorial board of @latimes” Jennings I wrote to X.
“I have been writing a column for the paper for several years now and it was a privilege to write under such a famous and important masthead. I love newspapers and appreciate strong journalism. I believe in strong opinion pages that represent a wide range of opinions.I approach my commentary work this way, starting with the truth and being honest, based on my conservative values and experience. is to provide an opinion. I think Dr. Soon-Shiong is doing something important and groundbreaking, and I'm honored that he asked me to play that role. ” he continued. .
LA Times editor-in-chief addresses staff's 'concerns' after owner proposes overhaul of paper
CNN senior political commentator Scott Jennings has confirmed that he has joined the Los Angeles Times editorial board. (CNN)
Jennings said the newspaper overhaul is a step forward in addressing concerns many Americans have about biased media coverage.
“Roughly half (or more) of the country often feels that legacy media do not care about what they think and have little interest in fairly representing their country's views and values. I intend to represent Americans who believe they are often ignored or ridiculed.'' I applaud Dr. Soon-Shiong's move to support legacy media and bring balance to the editorial board. do. My other professional obligations will not be affected by this new opportunity,” Jennings' post concluded.
The paper's owners announced earlier this week that they had invited CNN's senior political commentator to join the editorial board as part of this new direction.
“That's why I'm excited to welcome Scott to our new editorial board!!! We want to grow our board with experts with thoughtful and balanced views, and we welcome new candidates to the challenge of joining us. We're accepting! Way to go, Scott, thank you for accepting. Stay tuned as we create this article.'' Soon-Shiong wrote on Thursday. on X.
Jennings, a former aide to President George W. Bush, became a contributor to CNN in 2017 and a contributing columnist to the LA Times in 2019.
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Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, owner of the Los Angeles Times, explains the direction he wants to take the paper. ((Patrick T. Fallon/AFP | Marco Tacca/Getty Images | Fox News Digital))
After President-elect Donald Trump's victory earlier this month, Soon-Shiong announced he wanted to overhaul the paper and create a new editorial board to ensure that “all voices” were heard.
Soon-Shiong told Fox News that he wanted to make a clear distinction between news and opinion in the paper's reporting.
“If it's news, it should just be a fact,” Soon-Shiong explained.Fox News@Night“Trace Gallagher, host in a few days.” And if it's an opinion, it's probably an opinion on the news, which I now call a “voice.” Therefore, we want voices from all sides to be heard and we want the news to be just facts. ”
The Los Angeles Times building and newsroom on Imperial Highway in El Segundo, California, on Friday, April 17, 2020. ((Kent Nishimura/Los Angeles Times, via Getty Images))
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Conservative commentator Scott Jennings joins LA Times editorial board amid paper shake up
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Conservative commentator Scott Jennings announced Friday that he has joined the Los Angeles Times editorial board as part of the owner's new directive to make the paper more balanced.
Jennings, who often draws ire from liberal CNN viewers, praised LA Times owner Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong's “important and groundbreaking” mission in X.
“It's true – I have accepted @DrPatSoonShiong's invitation to join the editorial board of @latimes” Jennings I wrote to X.
“I have been writing a column for the paper for several years now and it was a privilege to write under such a famous and important masthead. I love newspapers and appreciate strong journalism. I believe in strong opinion pages that represent a wide range of opinions.I approach my commentary work this way, starting with the truth and being honest, based on my conservative values and experience. is to provide an opinion. I think Dr. Soon-Shiong is doing something important and groundbreaking, and I'm honored that he asked me to play that role. ” he continued. .
LA Times editor-in-chief addresses staff's 'concerns' after owner proposes overhaul of paper
CNN senior political commentator Scott Jennings has confirmed that he has joined the Los Angeles Times editorial board. (CNN)
Jennings said the newspaper overhaul is a step forward in addressing concerns many Americans have about biased media coverage.
“Roughly half (or more) of the country often feels that legacy media do not care about what they think and have little interest in fairly representing their country's views and values. I intend to represent Americans who believe they are often ignored or ridiculed.'' I applaud Dr. Soon-Shiong's move to support legacy media and bring balance to the editorial board. do. My other professional obligations will not be affected by this new opportunity,” Jennings' post concluded.
The paper's owners announced earlier this week that they had invited CNN's senior political commentator to join the editorial board as part of this new direction.
“That's why I'm excited to welcome Scott to our new editorial board!!! We want to grow our board with experts with thoughtful and balanced views, and we welcome new candidates to the challenge of joining us. We're accepting! Way to go, Scott, thank you for accepting. Stay tuned as we create this article.'' Soon-Shiong wrote on Thursday. on X.
Jennings, a former aide to President George W. Bush, became a contributor to CNN in 2017 and a contributing columnist to the LA Times in 2019.
For more information on media and culture, click here
Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, owner of the Los Angeles Times, explains the direction he wants to take the paper. ((Patrick T. Fallon/AFP | Marco Tacca/Getty Images | Fox News Digital))
After President-elect Donald Trump's victory earlier this month, Soon-Shiong announced he wanted to overhaul the paper and create a new editorial board to ensure that “all voices” were heard.
Soon-Shiong told Fox News that he wanted to make a clear distinction between news and opinion in the paper's reporting.
“If it's news, it should just be a fact,” Soon-Shiong explained.Fox News@Night“Trace Gallagher, host in a few days.” And if it's an opinion, it's probably an opinion on the news, which I now call a “voice.” Therefore, we want voices from all sides to be heard and we want the news to be just facts. ”
The Los Angeles Times building and newsroom on Imperial Highway in El Segundo, California, on Friday, April 17, 2020. ((Kent Nishimura/Los Angeles Times, via Getty Images))
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LA Times owner came under fire from readers and staff last month after editorial board did not support the presidential candidate First time since 2008.
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