The television used to be a window into the world—now it’s just a mirror for mainstream media’s delusions. America’s so-called “news leaders” have abandoned reporting in favor of sanctimony. For years, networks like CNN have opted to slander conservatives, attack President Trump, and climb aboard every woke bandwagon rolling through the newsroom.

But here’s the price of that crusade: Americans—especially the ones who still value faith, family, and freedom—are turning it off. They’ve had it with the moral lectures, the elitist panels, and selective outrage masquerading as journalism. The ratings don’t lie: the people have spoken, and the big media machine is stalling fast.

Let’s talk about CNN—because if ever there was a face for the collapse of trust in media, this network is it.

From Primetime to No-Time

CNN’s latest numbers are something you’d expect from a sleepy podcast in someone’s garage—not a so-called “global news leader.” As of late April 2025, not a single primetime show on the network could summon 500,000 viewers. Kaitlan Collins pulled in 464,000 viewers at 9 p.m., Abby Phillip followed with 459,000 at 10, and Laura Coates trailed with a measly 269,000 at 11 p.m.

The most coveted viewer base—those aged 25 to 54—barely showed up. CNN didn’t break 100,000 viewers from this key demographic all night.

From ‘The Daily Wire’:

“CNN’s full-scale collapse continues rapidly. It reaches a remarkable new low… fewer than 500,000 viewers total in prime-time! That’s almost impossible to do even if you wanted it,” independent journalist Glenn Greenwald noted. “Also, they’re well below 100k for viewers under 55.”

To put it plainly: they’ve lost the crowd. The propaganda is no longer profitable.

When Bias Meets Bankruptcy

This isn’t CNN’s first faceplant—it’s just the latest and loudest. Who can forget CNN+, the network’s $300 million streaming “launch” that landed with all the grace of a lead balloon? Or their high-profile settlement with Covington Catholic’s Nicholas Sandmann after they falsely portrayed him as a hateful agitator just for standing with a MAGA hat?

These weren’t just mistakes—they were symptoms of a network that replaced journalism with judgment. And people who once turned to CNN as a trusted source have been steadily walking away as the agenda overtook the accuracy.

It’s been a slow-motion implosion—and this week’s numbers just confirmed it.

Meanwhile on Channel 360…

Over at Fox News, things look a bit… different. Trace Gallagher’s late-night show, “Fox News @ Night,” brought in more than 1.5 million viewers with 194,000 in the key 25-54 demographic. That’s nearly triple CNN’s best hour—and all without sacrificing values or chasing social approval.

Heck, even MSNBC outperformed CNN. When your rivals’ worst shows beat your best by hundreds of thousands, it’s more than just bad luck—it’s an indictment.

Fox understands its audience. It doesn’t try to shame them into progressive talking points. It tells the truth—sometimes boldly, sometimes bluntly—but that’s what Americans appreciate. Not lecture halls disguised as newsrooms.

CNN forgot that the camera is a mirror. And now, they don’t like what they see.

Let the Collapse Be a Lesson

CNN’s meltdown isn’t just media gossip—it’s a warning. Americans are shifting, not because they’re less interested in news, but because they’re hungry for truth that isn’t tainted with an agenda. And thankfully, they’re finding it elsewhere.

The fall of CNN is a preview. What happens when institutions sell out their credibility to impress each other and silence dissent? They lose the country that made them relevant in the first place.

People want reporting, not resistance theater. They want anchors, not activists. They don’t want to be fact-checked by someone who thinks patriotism is punchline material.

CNN’s viewership decline should be a lesson to every outlet trying to substitute activism for accuracy: if you keep ignoring real Americans, soon enough, they’ll start ignoring you.

And they already have.

Key Takeaways

• CNN’s collapse reflects Americans’ rejection of woke bias and dishonest journalism.
• Years of liberal media failures and lawsuits have eroded CNN’s credibility.
• Fox News thrives by pursuing truth and honoring traditional American values.
• People are choosing facts over propaganda—and the ratings prove it.

Sources: Daily Wire