Tony Dokoupil Stumbles Through Segment Transition During ‘CBS Evening News’ Debut: ‘First Day, Big Problems Here’
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Key Points:
- New "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil experienced an on-air mishap during his debut broadcast, mixing up transitions between segments about Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly.
- Dokoupil acknowledged the error live on camera, saying, “First day, big problems here,” before continuing with the broadcast.
- The segment on Senator Mark Kelly focused on a Navy letter of censure related to his participation in a video urging service members to defy illegal orders, which the Navy labeled an act of sedition.
- Dokoupil made an early debut covering a U.S. military operation in Venezuela before his official start and has emphasized reporting for the "average American," pledging transparency and accountability in
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