"In today's media landscape, audiences don't simply follow websites. They follow people. They invest in personalities, perspectives, and voices they trust."
Television news has plenty of flaws, and so do journalists, but it still has more impact than all but a few podcasters. Especially in the hands of a president.
On social media, current and former co-workers shared their well wishes for his future, while detractors shared excitement over the news that he was departing the legacy news brand.
Kristen Welker previously interviewed Donald Trump in September of last year. It was the only time he sat down for an interview with a network news organization for the duration of the 2024 election cycle.
"In today's media landscape, audiences don't simply follow websites. They follow people. They invest in personalities, perspectives, and voices they trust."
"As a guy that's represented the country in wrestling and the things that I've done, I've always wanted to go to the White House. Now, I have an opportunity to do it. Plus, to do it with fighting and representing the UFC. That's crazy to me."