CNN boss Mark Thompson seemingly wants his employees to be more sympathetic to Donald Trump as the network gears up for the next four years. According to a report, Thompson told 100 journalists — including stars Jake Tapper and Anderson Cooper — not to “pre-judge” the president during their inauguration coverage on Monday,

CNN boss Mark Thompson urged CNN staffers to focus on Trump's second term and to be "open-minded" about the next four years, according to a report.

CNN made several changes to its lineup, including giving anchor Jake Tapper a new time slot and removing Jim Acosta from his morning show.

CNN unveiled details of changes to its daytime and afternoon lineup, with Wolf Blitzer moving to mornings to anchor The Situation Room with Pamela Brown, Jake Tapper getting a new time slot, and Kasie Hunt shifting to afternoons.