Embattled ABC News president Kim Godwin told staffers she’s ‘still in charge’ after effective demotion: sources
NY Post
Embattled ABC News president Kim Godwin told staffers shortly after she was effectively demoted last month that “This is my network” and “I’m still in charge” — even as rumors swirl that she and her loyal lieutenants are headed for the chopping block, The Post has learned.
In the days following the promotion of Debra OConnell to the new role of president of the Disney-owned news group and networks — a surprise shuffle disclosed Feb. 14 by top Disney executive Dana Walden — Godwin defiantly insisted on a call with senior leaders at ABC News that she’s still the boss, insiders said.
“Kim said on the call: ‘I’m still in charge. This is my network. And if anyone has a problem with that, you can come see me,’” said a source, who recalled the exec’s words. “There was dead silence after that.”
An ABC spokesperson said: “It is not true. She didn’t say that.” The rep declined to comment further.
A second source told The Post that the first source’s characterization of Godwin’s quote was correct.
Godwin did not return requests for comment for this article.
