President of CNN blasts White House over media attacks

After suspected bombs were mailed to CNN and Democrats, CNN chief Jeff Zucker says the US president and press secretary "should understand their words matter".

President of CNN Jeff Zucker has taken aim at the White House for its constant attacks on the media. Source: AP

CNN Worldwide president Jeff Zucker says there is a "total and complete lack of understanding" at the White House about seriousness of their attacks on media after suspected bombs were mailed to CNN and several Democrats.

"There is a total and complete lack of understanding at the White House about the seriousness of their continued attacks on the media," Zucker said on Wednesday.

President of CNN Jeff Zucker has taken aim at the White House for its constant attacks on the media. Source: AP

"The president, and especially the White House press secretary, should understand their words matter. Thus far, they have shown no comprehension of that," he said.

Suspected explosive devices were mailed to broadcaster CNN's New York office, as part of a seemingly coordinated campaign targeting White House critics.

The US president has condemned the incidents, calling for unity.

"At these times we have to unify and send one very clear and strong message that acts of political violence of any kind have no place in the United States of America," Mr Trump said.

The NYPD Bomb Squad outside the CNN building as officers secure the broadcaster's office, following the discovery of a possible bomb. Source: AP

CNN was forced to evacuate its New York studio after the device - believed to be a rudimentary but potentially deadly pipe bomb - was found.

"So far the devices have been what appear to be pipe bombs," FBI agent Bryan Paarmann said.