In 2017, Project Veritas released hidden camera footage of CNN health producer John Bonifield stating that CNN's Trump-Russia coverage was 'mostly bullshit' and driven primarily by ratings: 'It's just like — all the nice cutesy little ethics that used to get talked about in journalism school, you're just like, that's adorable. That's adorable. This is a business.' In 2019, CNN insider Cary Poarch wore hidden cameras, recording senior staff making editorial comments revealing political bias. While the footage raised legitimate questions about CNN's motivations, critics noted the subjects were often low-level employees.