"He told her a couple of bold out-and-out lies, and she just nodded like a bobblehead."
Duerson will be based in New York while Valerio will relocate to Asia later this month.
“I’m thrilled to be joining CNN, at a time when impactful journalism has never felt more important."
The Lead with Jake Tapper was up 23% during the month.
"Isn't that obvious what they're trying to do?"
“I’m extremely excited for the opportunity to work at CNN and to bring my experience and passion to its global audience."
The high recent watermark for the WHCD was set in 2016, for President Barack Obama's final Dinner (4.9 million).
"Everybody's worried CNN is going back."
Rogan said he wasn't concerned by the coverage from CNN, because he believed in his own audience.
“She’s been a wonderful colleague at CNN, and we know she will have much success in her future endeavors.”