CBS Editor Bari Weiss Targets '60 Minutes' for Overhaul

Bari Weiss, a CBS News editor with ties to former President Trump, is preparing to implement changes to the network’s flagship news program, '60 Minutes'. Sources indicate Weiss intends to significantly rework the show once it pauses for a mid-season break in May.

Internal Resistance to Immediate Changes

According to reports, Weiss initially sought to overhaul '60 Minutes' while it was still in production. CBS News President Tom Cibrowski and other senior leaders reportedly cautioned against immediate changes, successfully preventing a mid-season disruption.

Unclear Plans for the Show's Future

The specific nature of the planned changes remains unclear. One source stated Weiss intends to “blow it up as soon as the season is over,” suggesting a substantial restructuring of the program.

Concerns Over Weiss's Background and Editorial Direction

Weiss, who has no prior experience in television news, has been a controversial figure since joining CBS. Her appointment has raised questions about the network’s editorial direction.

Past Editorial Disputes

A recent report detailed how a CBS News piece on the CECOT prison in El Salvador was delayed for weeks. This delay occurred because Weiss requested the inclusion of “critical context” and input from the Trump administration.

Criticism from Former CBS Correspondent

Former CBS News correspondent Lara McMahon expressed concerns about the potential impact of Weiss’s leadership. “What we can’t have is institutions collapse and, as a result, have newsgathering commitments—to international coverage, to local coverage, to investigative journalism—go away,” McMahon stated. She emphasized the importance of strong reporting institutions for informed opinion.