Katie Couric Speaks Out on ‘Total Embarrassment’ at MAGA-Coded CBS
The Daily Beast • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Katie Couric criticized CBS News’ leadership under MAGA ally David Ellison and editor-in-chief Bari Weiss, accusing them of skewing news coverage to favor the Trump administration.
- Significant changes at CBS include firing staff at 60 Minutes, hiring Tony Dokoupil as Evening News anchor with no ratings boost, and canceling Stephen Colbert’s Late Show after his criticism of Trump.
- Couric rated CBS’ handling of Trump administration pressure as a “D,” condemning last-minute story edits to appease the White House as embarrassing and troubling for journalistic integrity.
- 60 Minutes reporter Cecilia Vega confirmed interference attempts to include more pro-Trump content in news stories, marking a departure from standard editorial practices.
- Couric expressed concern over David Ellison’s growing media influence, including a potential Warner Bros. Discovery takeover, warning it poses risks to journalistic independence and viewer trust.
