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Trump Vows to Return CNN to “Normal Path” in Rare Interview, Citing Ownership Shift WASHINGTON — In a move that immediately reverberated across the media and political landscapes, President Donald Trump used a brief and unexpected appearance on CNN on July 12, 2026, to reignite his long-standing grievance with the network, declaring his intention to nudge the news giant back onto what he termed a “normal path.”The unsolicited comment came at the fragile conclusion of a short telephone interview on CNN’s flagship Sunday program, State of the Union. Trump had broken a years-long network boycott to call in and offer public tribute following the sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham, a critical South Carolina Republican and crucial political ally.Anchor Jake Tapper had focused the conversation strictly on Graham’s political legacy. However, when Tapper attempted to pivot the dialogue toward pressing national issues, including the escalating conflict involving Iran, Trump steadfastly declined. He asserted that he wished only to speak about his “great friend” Graham out of respect.