Bari Weiss Excoriated By Ex-Staffers In Scathing Variety Rpt
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Key Points:
- Former 60 Minutes producers and executives have sharply criticized Bari Weiss’s leadership at CBS News, expressing concern over her and new owner David Ellison’s perceived deference to President Donald Trump.
- Steve Kroft, a former correspondent, accused the Trump administration of attempting to influence CBS News and suppress 60 Minutes due to its critical coverage, particularly following a contentious Kamala Harris interview.
- The report highlights internal turmoil at 60 Minutes, including clashes between new executive producer Nick Bilton and veteran staff, as well as multiple firings under Weiss’s tenure.
- Legendary producer Lowell Bergman characterized Trump’s lawsuit over the Harris interview as a form of extortion aimed at intimidating the media, marking an unprecedented attack on journalistic independence.
- Kroft predicted Weiss’s eventual departure from 60 Minutes leadership, criticizing her management and suggesting she has failed to demonstrate the necessary talent for the role.