FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2011 file photo, Piers Morgan, host of CNN's "Piers Morgan Tonight," leaves the CNN building in Los Angeles. CNN host Piers Morgan has been interviewed by British police investigating suspected conspiracy to intercept telephone voicemails. Morgan confirmed Friday, Feb. 14, 2014 that he was interviewed on Dec. 6. The Metropolitan Police said that a 48-year-old journalist was “interviewed under caution” on that date by officers investigating phone hacking. No arrest was made. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File) AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File\n
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Announcing He's Leaving CNN, Piers Morgan Has This Warning for the NRA
September 02, 2014
Piers Morgan, in a series of tweets Tuesday, announced he is officially leaving CNN to seek "pastures new."
In his typical bombastic fashion, however, the former television host did not go quietly, hinting he planned to continue his controversial campaign against guns in America and the NRA.
BREAKING NEWS: I am no longer a @CNN employee.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 2, 2014
Morgan went on to say CNN President Jeff Zucker had offered him a chance to work for two years on an interview show, but that declined.
I was offered a new 2-year deal by @CNN boss Jeff Zucker to host 40 big interview 'specials'.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 2, 2014
But after considerable thought, I decided not to accept it - and to try pastures new.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 2, 2014
The former host then suggested he would continue his crusade against guns in America and the NRA, posting the now famous video of himself quarreling on-air with radio personality Alex Jones.
I wouldn't crack the champagne open too quickly though, @NRA - I haven't finished with you lot yet.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 2, 2014
If I'm to be remembered for anything @CNN - I'd like it to be this: https://t.co/HptrYz9swr— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 2, 2014
Morgan replaced CNN star Larry King in the primetime slot on CNN in January 2011, but his show was canceled in February 2014, after he failed to draw large audiences and alienated many Americans with his vocal anti-gun opinions.
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