CNN
πΊπΈ CNN
Trust Score
61
Mixed Credibility
Quick Summary
Political Lean
Left-Center
AllSides: Lean Left
Factual Reporting
Mostly Factual
NewsGuard: 69/100
Ownership
Warner Bros. Discovery
Parent: AT&T Inc. (formerly)
Funding Model
Advertising, Cable subscriptions
Rating Breakdown
Factual Accuracy
56/100
How often does the source report verifiable facts correctly?
Source Attribution
66/100
Are claims backed by identifiable, verifiable sources?
Editorial Standards
62/100
Does the source have and follow clear editorial guidelines?
Correction Policy
61/100
How transparently and promptly are errors corrected?
Bias & Balance
64/100
Are multiple perspectives fairly represented?
Ownership Transparency
63/100
Is ownership and funding clearly disclosed?
Headline Accuracy
63/100
Do headlines accurately reflect article content?
News vs Opinion
71/100
Is there clear separation between news and opinion?
Track Record
65/100
What is the source's historical credibility?
Deceptive Practices
59/100
Does the source avoid manipulative tactics?
Notable Controversies & Events
- 2025 defamation lawsuit ($787M Dominion comparison coverage)
- 2017 Harvard study: 93% negative Trump coverage
- Don Lemon firing (2023)