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ESPN Star Linda Cohn Details 'Bullying' by Ex-President
31 Oct
Summary
- Linda Cohn details a 2017 call from ex-ESPN President John Skipper.
- Cohn claims Skipper yelled and berated her, calling it bullying.
- Skipper's handling of Cohn contrasted with Jemele Hill's situation.
Linda Cohn, a veteran ESPN anchor, has come forward with accusations of bullying against former ESPN President John Skipper. During a 2017 radio appearance, Cohn commented on ESPN's perceived political bias, a statement that reportedly angered Skipper. Cohn recounted that Skipper then called her directly, yelling and berating her in a manner she described as "devastating" and "bullying."
This incident led to a short-term suspension for Cohn from her anchoring duties. The situation gained further attention when compared to ESPN's response to a later controversy involving Jemele Hill. Skipper did not suspend Hill for her remarks about President Donald Trump, leading to accusations of a double standard.
John Skipper resigned from ESPN in December 2017, shortly after these events. Linda Cohn continued with ESPN until her retirement in June 2026, concluding a 34-year career with the network. Cohn has since spoken out about the incident, reinforcing her claims of Skipper's "awful, disrespectful, and bullying tone."
