Trump agrees to Jake Tapper interview after call to discuss Lindsey Graham: Trying to have CNN go on a normal path

President Trump agreed to a future interview with CNN anchor Jake Tapper – telling the lefty host that “We’re trying to have CNN go on a normal path,” a possible nod to the network’s acquisition by Paramount Skydance.During an impromptu phone interview Sunday following the shocking death of Sen.Lindsey Graham, Tapper tried to question the president about the war in Iran, but Trump declined to answer.“Well, I know you don’t want to talk about any other issues out of respect for Lindsey Graham, but we would love to have you back sometime because I do have a lot of other questions for you, sir,” Tapper said.Trump replied: “Sure, we’ll do that.

We’ll do that.”As Tapper started to thank the president for the live phone call, Trump jumped in, saying: “We’re trying to have CNN go on a normal path and we’ll do that.”“Well, I’m on a normal path right here, sir, and I appreciate your time.Thank you for calling in,” Tapper responded. “Good, you are.

Okay, thanks a lot,” Trump said.The president has repeatedly lashed out at CNN and some of its anchors, including Kaitlan Collins, accusing the cable news giant of pandering to leftists and delivering mostly negative coverage of his administration.Last month, Trump’s Department of Justice approved Paramount Skydance’s $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.Discovery – meaning ownership of CNN will transfer to David Ellison, son of close Trump ally and Oracle founder Larry Ellison.As The Post reported, the new owners are reportedly planning to have the network take a more centrist stance on politics – which has CNN staffers in a panic, especially as they worry that Bari Weiss, the new CBS News boss installed by David Ellison, will lead their network, as well.CNN president Mark Thompson was forced to send out a memo in February assuaging top talent who were fearful of a shift in editorial leadership and potential cost-cutting.Paula Reid, the network’s chief legal affairs corres...