Wolf Blitzer: 20 Years in The Situation Room | Farewells, Viral Moments & More
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Wolf Blitzer: 20 Years in The Situation Room | Farewells, Viral Moments & More
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The past few days have been truly momentous for me as I marked the milestone twentieth anniversary of The Situation Room on CNN. According to Barrett Media and Adweek, August 8, 2025, was a day of celebration for the program that launched all the way back on August 8, 2005. Social media was abuzz as I posted a side-by-side throwback from our debut and highlighted the show’s evolution through changing times and timeslots. We moved from an afternoon format to our current late-morning slot, now with Pamela Brown as my co-anchor, which debuted this March during CNN’s network reshuffle. I told viewers—both on TV and on my Instagram—that The Situation Room is still “where the news comes together as it happens.” Well-wishers poured in on Twitter and Instagram, with fans and colleagues congratulating me and the team, celebrating the show’s legacy and consistency across two decades.
Earlier in the week, I had an emotional on-air moment on August 4, bidding a heartfelt farewell to longtime political analyst Gloria Borger as she signed off after 17 years at CNN. Deadline Film + TV recapped our segment, where I rolled footage from her very first Situation Room appearance and publicly thanked her for her sharp insight and friendship. That kind of editorial camaraderie feels rare, and it hit home with viewers who’ve come to see us as news family.
News coverage involving me wasn’t without some controversy. The Daily Caller discussed an interview this week where guest Mahmoud Khalil resisted condemning Hamas, and I was noted for handling the tense exchange with composure. As ever, these high-stakes, sensitive topics underscore the distinctive editorial challenges of live news.
Internationally, I hosted high-profile guests; for instance, on August 7, Ontario Premier Doug Ford went viral on Global News after an interview with me, making pointed comments about Donald Trump’s polarizing reputation in Canada.
Beyond television, there was no sign of significant new business ventures or off-air deals. I did not make notable public appearances outside my CNN role, and there are no verified reports of new endorsements or speaking engagements. While speculation sometimes pops up regarding my future at CNN or retirement plans, there are no confirmed announcements—my focus, publicly at least, is entirely on anchoring the news and mentoring my co-anchors.
For headlines this week, the big story remains the 20th anniversary of The Situation Room, the heartfelt goodbye to Gloria Borger, and the Ford–Trump exchange. As always, I am grateful for the opportunity to guide viewers through another consequential week in news.
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