Alex Marquardt
Alex Marquardt is a reporter for CNN, recognized for his coverage of significant global events, including the U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan. He was mentioned in the context of Zachary Young's defamation lawsuit due to his report that implied Young profited illegally from helping Afghans flee the Taliban, a claim that led to Young successfully suing CNN for defamation.
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Alex Marquardt was the lead correspondent for CNN's defamatory report about U.S. Navy veteran Zachary Young.
CNN staffers say Alex Marquardt's exit 'obviously' linked to defamation trail
United States· 2025-06-03
Longtime CNN correspondent Alex Marquardt is exiting the liberal network less than five months after his reporting helped cost the company millions as a result of a defamation trial.
CNN's Alex Marquardt exits network months after costly defamation caseUnited States· 2025-06-02
CNN’s Alex Marquardt contributed to this story.
US warns that if Sunday Iran talks aren’t productive, ‘they won’t continue’United States· 2025-05-09
CNN's Alex Marquardt examines how President Trump has handled peace negotiations with both Russia and Ukraine.
Germany formally appoints new chancellor, Friedrich MerzUnited States· 2025-05-06
CNN's Alex Marquardt examines how President Trump has handled peace negotiations with both Russia and Ukraine.
Israel launches strikes on Yemen’s international airportUnited States· 2025-05-06
CNN's Alex Marquardt examines how President Trump has handled peace negotiations with both Russia and Ukraine.
Watch a remote Amazon village get Internet accessUnited States· 2025-05-04
CNN's Alex Marquardt examines how President Trump has handled peace negotiations with both Russia and Ukraine.
Bored at the airport? For these travelers, it’s showtime!United States· 2025-05-04
CNN's Alex Marquardt examines how President Trump has handled peace negotiations with both Russia and Ukraine.
Indigenous tribe uses ‘ancient wizadry’ to fishUnited States· 2025-05-04
CNN's Alex Marquardt examines how President Trump has handled peace negotiations with both Russia and Ukraine in his first 100 days of his second term in office.
Video: Could Tibetan kids lose their native tongue?United States· 2025-05-03CNN's Alex Marquardt examines how President Trump has handled peace negotiations with both Russia and Ukraine.
Video: Tibet’s first and only bullet trainUnited States· 2025-05-03CNN's Alex Marquardt examines how President Trump has handled peace negotiations with both Russia and Ukraine.
Video: Dalai Lama succession dramaUnited States· 2025-05-03
CNN's Alex Marquardt examines how President Trump has handled peace negotiations with both Russia and Ukraine in his first 100 days of his second term in office.
What the US-Ukraine minerals deal actually meansUnited States· 2025-05-01
CNN's Alex Marquardt examines how President Trump has handled peace negotiations with both Russia and Ukraine.
Video: How Trump has handled Ukraine war negotiations so farUnited States· 2025-04-29
Alex Marquardt detailed how locals turned to private contractors to help them flee Afghanistan during a CNN segment.
Navy veteran who proved CNN defamed him files suit against separate news outletUnited States· 2025-04-01
