"Journalism is an enormous privilege and a responsibility. It's never been more important to do it. Well, that's my vow as I continue on this journey."
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.
"Understanding how our industry influences consumers’ decision-making doesn’t eliminate that influence, but it does encourage more thoughtful, impactful and compelling buying habits."