CNN denounces Kathy Griffin's Trump photo, mulls New Year's Eve coverage

We found what she did disgusting and offensive, a CNN spokesperson said in a statement Tuesday evening.

We are pleased to see she has apologized and asked that the photos be taken down.

We are evaluating New Years Eve and have made no decisions at this point.

Griffin has cohosted CNNsNew Years Eve Livefor 10 years running with Anderson Cooper, who also denounced her stunt.

For the record, I am appalled by the photo shoot Kathy Griffin took part in, Cooper tweeted.

It is clearly disgusting and completely inappropriate.

The image drewwidespread condemnationonline.

I sincerely apologize,Griffin said in a videoposted to social media.

I am just now seeing the reaction of these images.

I went way too far.

The image is too disturbing.

I understand how it offends people.

Before Griffins mea culpa, photographer Tyler Shieldstold EWthe pair set out to do something provocative.

Its such a timely image, he said.

We see millions of visuals every day and to make something that really stands out is very difficult now.