Toobin, who last appeared on air on August 4, added: “I love all my former colleagues.” In his tweet, Toobin, the bestselling author of several books, teased his next non-fiction work about the Oklahoma City bombing, which is expected to be released in 2023. A CNN spokesperson said: “We are grateful for Jeffrey’s contributions to the network over the years and wish him the best in his future endeavors.” Toobin did not immediately respond to a request for more details on his decision. Toobin has been a mainstay in CNN programming for years, appearing on the network’s programming at some of the most monumental moments in American current affairs and politics. Toobin’s analysis was unflinching, and he became something of a figurehead among some conservatives for his outspoken commentary on former President Donald Trump. Toobin made headlines in 2020 after accidentally exposing himself to colleagues at The New Yorker and WNYC during a Zoom call. He was fired and eventually fired from The New Yorker and removed from CNN at the time of the incident. But CNN gave Toobin a second chance, welcoming him back to its airwaves eight months later. During his first on-air appearance, Toobin spoke to host Alisyn Camerota about the incident. In that appearance with Camerota, Toobin described himself as a “flawed human being who makes mistakes” and said his behavior was “deeply stupid and indefensible.” In the interview, Toobin also apologized to his wife and family, the people who were on the Zoom call that day, and his colleagues.
