She explained her decision by the fact that RT broadcasts real news.
"This is real news. I want to have the opportunity to share news from opinions, and this I can do here, "she said.
The transition of Hughes to RT caused discussion in social networks.
So, the news about the new work of the former CNN columnist got into the trends of the American Twitter segment in the category "Television".
Hughes will conduct news releases on RT America.
She was a frequent RT guest, commenting on various issues at the domestic and international levels. For the first time Hughes appeared on the air of the TV channel in 2013.
Earlier it became known that a French journalist and TV host Frederic Taddei would join the team of RT France.
In his program, he will discuss with the guests socially significant issues, as well as cultural news.