David Letterman Blasts CBS & ‘Idiots That Have Taken It Over’
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Key Points:
- David Letterman criticized the current leadership at CBS, calling them "idiots" and expressing disappointment over the decline of CBS News' integrity and legacy.
- He referenced the historical significance of CBS News, particularly Edward R. Murrow's WWII broadcasts, lamenting how the network's journalistic standards have been eroded under new management.
- Letterman praised fellow late-night hosts Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, and Seth Meyers for their efforts to hold powerful figures accountable, while noting CBS is letting Colbert go.
- He defended Kimmel against accusations of politicizing late-night shows, asserting that Kimmel's critiques are based on the behavior of the president rather than partisan bias.
- Letterman expressed concern that the
