New CBS Evening News Will be Independent From Trump and David Ellison
The Hollywood Reporter••entertainment
Key Points:
- Tony Dokoupil will officially become the anchor of CBS Evening News on January 5, and he aims to restore trust in legacy media by prioritizing viewers over advertisers, politicians, and corporate interests.
- Dokoupil acknowledges the erosion of public trust in legacy media, citing consumer anger over past coverage of issues like the Iraq war, Hillary Clinton’s emails, COVID lockdowns, and Hunter Biden’s laptop.
- He promises transparency and accountability, committing to report honestly, admit mistakes, and hold public figures to consistent standards.
- Dokoupil takes over a CBS Evening News program that has been in third place behind NBC and ABC, amid a challenging period for the network marked by internal controversies and efforts to regain credibility.
