CNN contributor Eliana Johnson hits back at network for explanation over not renewing her contract

A top White House reporter slammed CNN for the explanation behind their decision to not renew her contributor contract after she decided to join a different publication earlier this week.

Eliana Johnson announced that she will leaving Politico to lead a conservative outlet, the Washington Free Beacon. Following the announcement, it was reported that CNN will not be renewing her contract when it ends in November, according to Buzzfeed News.

“CNN has a right to tap or drop contributors at any point. None of us is entitled to a contract renewal," Johnson said, however her tone shifted on social media days later.

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