CNN anchor announces farewell from early morning news program

Prominent CNN anchor Rahel Solomon announced that she's leaving the network's weekday early-morning news program.

She teased her upcoming farewell live on "Early Start with Rahel Solomon" on Monday, March 23.

"I have decided that this will be my last week at CNN. More to come on what's next for me," Solomon stated. "But I'm really excited about this next chapter. For now, a huge...thank you to the team here on 'Early Start.'"

"We have covered some major breaking news during our hours, and I am so proud to have worked alongside you," she stated. "To the larger team here at CNN, I'm going to be cheering you on. I look forward to watching. It has been such an honor."

'It has been a privilege'

Solomon served as a CNN anchor and correspondent for the 5 a.m. slated news show. During her stint at the network, which began in 2022, she has reported on business and economic news.

"I have covered everything from inflation to the job market and everything in between. It has been an honor. It has been a privilege," she added.

Prior to CNN, the journalist worked at CNBC, and according to her bio, was a news anchor at Philadelphia's CBS3. She is an alumna of St. John's University and Northwestern University.

Soloman's last day on air is Friday, March 27. In a statement to Deadline, a network spokesperson said they are "supportive" of Solomon's decision and "wish her all the best in her next chapter."

The announcement comes amid reports of panic among CNN staffers not just because of possible cuts, but because of how the new owners, Paramount Skydance — with Trump ties — could impact the editorial direction of their reporting and lead to more ideologically polarized coverage, as USA TODAY reported earlier this month.

Contributing: Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY

Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at [email protected].