Many news media members took to social media to share their thoughts on the departure. Some ranged from tributes to the longtime anchor, while others questioned the lack of reaction at all.
On social media, many shared their opinions, ranging for echos of Trump's sentiments to questioning what the revelation meant for the program going forward.
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