Philip Rucker has spent the past 20 years at The Washington Post. However, he’s set to join CNN in a new executive role, the outlet has announced.
Rucker will serve as the Senior Vice President of Editorial Strategy & News at CNN and be stationed at the network’s Washington D.C. bureau. Previously, he worked as a National Editor at The Washington Post where he oversaw a staff of 150 journalists covering the White House, Congress, the Supreme Court, and other political-adjacent subjects.
During his long tenure with the newspaper, Philip Rucker also served as the Deputy National Editor, Senior Washington Correspondent, and White House Bureau Chief. Rucker led teams that won three Pulitzer Prizes during his time with the outlet.
“As CNN moves to cover President Donald Trump’s second administration, Rucker, who has deep expertise from years reporting on and overseeing coverage of President Trump, is perfectly positioned to aid in leading our best-in-class coverage,” a statement from the network announcing his addition stated.
Rucker’s first day with CNN will be on Monday, February 10th.
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