CBS News CEO Wendy McMahon said on Monday that she resigned four years later, the latest consequence of the network 60 minutes Interview with his former political rival Kamala Harris.
McMahon, who heads the CBS-owned radio network news department and news, said in an email to employees: “It's obvious that the company and I don't agree to the path forward. It's time to move on and let the organization move forward with new leadership.”
McMahon has made clear opposition to settle with Trump – like 60 minutes Executive producer Bill Owens quit last month.
Trump has sued CBS and alleged that it conducted a 2024 interview with Harris last fall to benefit her. CBS News denied this. Paramount Global, the parent company of CBS, is talking about a possible settlement of Trump's lawsuit. Meanwhile, Paramount Global is seeking approval to manage the merger with Skydance Media.
George Cheeks, co-CEO of Paramount and head of CBS network, said McMahon's top representatives, CBS News President Tom Cibrowski and CBS Radio President Jennifer Mitchell will report directly to him.
“The past few months have been challenging,” McMahon said in her notes.
“I have spent several months making sure the right leaders are in place over the past few months and there is no doubt that they will continue to set standards.”
In addition to the quarrel with Trump, Paramount's controlling shareholder Shari Redstone expressed dissatisfaction with certain online reports about Israel's war in Gaza, including 60 minutes This winter's work. Paramount starts supervision 60 minutes Story in new ways, including asking former CBS News President Susan Zirinsky to watch some stories before airing.
An additional layer fueled Owens' resignation. “None of us is happy about these changes,” said Scott Pelley, a reporter for the show, in the air.
CBS News also attempts to build a new anchor team for John Dickerson and Maurice Dubois in its flagship store CBS Evening News Broadcast in rating trouble.
Cheeks praised McMahon for expanding local news at the CBS station, improving its competitive position and improving the network's digital products.
