WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a rare moment of sweeping recognition, CNN acknowledged former and current U.S. President Donald Trump as “the most influential president of this century and probably dating back a good portion of the last century.”

The remark, which has sparked both celebration and outrage across political circles, underscores the undeniable impact Trump has had on American politics, global diplomacy, and cultural discourse since emerging as a dominant figure in 2016.

Though often a target of criticism from mainstream outlets, CNN’s statement signals a notable shift — or at least an acknowledgment of the Trump era’s historical weight, regardless of ideological alignment.

The statement is already trending online, with supporters hailing it as a long-overdue recognition and critics questioning the editorial motive behind the comment.