{"id":2436716,"date":"2025-05-19T20:54:54","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T00:54:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cbs-news-ceo-is-out-amid-companys-legal-battle-with-trump\/"},"modified":"2025-05-19T20:57:23","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T00:57:23","slug":"cbs-news-ceo-is-out-amid-companys-legal-battle-with-trump","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cbs-news-ceo-is-out-amid-companys-legal-battle-with-trump\/","title":{"rendered":"CBS News CEO Is Out Amid Company&#8217;s Legal Battle with Trump"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcbs-news-ceo-is-out-amid-companys-legal-battle-with-trump%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2436716&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Wendy McMahon announced her resignation as president and CEO of CBS News and Stations in a memo to staff,citing ongoing disagreements with the company regarding its future direction. McMahon described her tenure as a meaningful chapter in her career, although the past few months had been challenging. Her departure follows a legal dispute involving President Donald Trump,who is suing CBS for allegedly editing an interview unfairly in favor of Vice President Kamala Harris as the 2024 election approaches. TrumpS lawsuit claims that CBS manipulated the interview to misrepresent Harris&#8217;s comments about Israel. The situation has led to a broader discussion about journalistic integrity and potential repercussions for the network. Following McMahon&#8217;s resignation, Paramount Global&#8217;s President george Cheeks acknowledged her leadership and contributions over the past four years.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Wendy McMahon announced in a memo to staff Monday that she is stepping down from her role as president and CEO of CBS News and Stations.<\/p>\n<p>McMahon said the past few months have been a &ldquo;challenging&rdquo; time and that she and the company are in disagreements about the path going forward, according to a memo obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation.<\/p>\n<p>Her resignation follows an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/supreme-court-ducks-emergency-appeal-in-tennessee-abortion-case\/\" title=\"Supreme Court Ducks Emergency Appeal in Tennessee Abortion Case\">ongoing legal battle<\/a> with President Donald Trump, who is suing the network and its program, &ldquo;60 Minutes,&rdquo; for allegedly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-trump-says-60-minutes-went-far-calls-fcc-take-action-weekends-broadcast-topped\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">editing an interview<\/a> with former Vice President Kamala Harris to benefit her ahead of the 2024 election.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Today, I am stepping down from my position as president and CEO of CBS News and Stations and CBS Media Ventures,&rdquo; McMahon wrote in the memo.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This has been one of the most meaningful chapters in my career. Leading this extraordinary organization has been the honor of a lifetime because I got to work alongside all of you. Your commitment to truth, fairness and the highest standards is unassailable.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.src=src; \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.async=true; \t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.body.appendChild(script); \t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\tfunction findPreviousParagraph(selector, x) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst targetElement=document.querySelector(selector); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!targetElement) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Target element not found.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Get all <\/p>\n<p> elements in order as they appear in the document \t\t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphs=Array.from(document.querySelectorAll(\"p\"));  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the index of the last <\/p>\n<p> before the target element \t\t\t\t\t\tlet targetIndex=paragraphs.findIndex(p=> p.compareDocumentPosition(targetElement) & Node.DOCUMENT_POSITION_PRECEDING);  \t\t\t\t\t\tif (targetIndex===-1 || targetIndex <x) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Not enough paragraphs before the target element.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\treturn paragraphs[targetIndex - x]; \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Set up IntersectionObserver \t\t\t\t\tfunction observeElement(element) { \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!element) return;  \t\t\t\t\t\tconst observer=new IntersectionObserver( \t\t\t\t\t\t\t(entries)=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tentries.forEach(entry=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif (entry.isIntersecting) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.log(\"Paragraph is now visible:\", entry.target.textContent.trim()); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloadScript(\"https:\/\/embed.sendtonews.com\/player3\/embedcode.js?fk=s28Az7AY\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.disconnect(); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t}, \t\t\t\t\t\t\t{ threshold: 0.5 } \/\/ Adjust threshold as needed \t\t\t\t\t\t);  \t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.observe(element); \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the 1st paragraph before #stnvideo and observe it \t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphToObserve=findPreviousParagraph(\"#stnvideo\", 2); \t\t\t\t\tobserveElement(paragraphToObserve); \t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;&hellip; At the same time, the past few months have been challenging. It&rsquo;s become clear that the company and I do not agree on the path forward.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;It&rsquo;s time for me to move on and for this organization to move forward with new leadership.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">&#128680; <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BREAKING?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BREAKING<\/a>: CBS News Chief has RESIGNED amid President Trump&rsquo;s $10 billion lawsuit<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/are-covid-case-surges-more-fake-news\/\" title=\"Are COVID Case Surges More Fake News?\">fake news<\/a> is crumbling before our eyes &#128293;<\/p>\n<p>Trump sued CBS after they deceptively edited a 60 Minutes interview with Kamala Harris <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/u7DHm6m0Xt\">pic.twitter.com\/u7DHm6m0Xt<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nicksortor\/status\/1924489665228230657?\">May 19, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/paramounts-job-carnage-claims-800-jobs-including-cbs-journalists-deep-controversy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paramount Global<\/a> President George Cheeks, the head of CBS&rsquo; parent company, said he wanted to thank McMahon for her &ldquo;partnership&rdquo; and successful &ldquo;leadership&rdquo; over the last four years,&rdquo; according to a statement obtained by the DCNF.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;On a personal note, I want to thank Wendy for her partnership over the past four years,&rdquo; Cheeks wrote.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Under her leadership, the competitive position and culture at our television stations have improved dramatically, and we&rsquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >ve expanded local news significantly<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Our streaming news platforms &mdash; national and local &mdash; are stronger and growing, with digital extensions now in place for several of our flagship CBS News broadcasts.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Trump filed a $20 billion <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/trump-hits-cbs-hurts-slaps-network-massive-lawsuit-handling-kamala-harris-interview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lawsuit<\/a> against CBS News after the network appeared to manipulate the &ldquo;60 Minutes&rdquo; interview with Harris.<\/p>\n<p>The lawsuit alleged that CBS News omitted parts of Harris&rsquo; answer that cast doubt on former President Joe Biden&rsquo;s administration&rsquo;s stance on Israel&rsquo;s military actions, arguing that the action was a &ldquo;deliberate deception&rdquo; to benefit Harris ahead of the 2024 election.<\/p>\n<p>Paramount&rsquo;s controlling holder, Shari Redstone, said she is in favor of settling the lawsuit with Trump by seeking his agreement to sell her company to Skydance, a Hollywood studio, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2025\/05\/19\/business\/media\/cbs-60-minutes-trump-wendy-mcmahon.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">according<\/a> to The New York Times.<\/p>\n<p>The lawsuit prompted <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/executive-producer-60-minutes-abruptly-quits-says-no-longer-allowed-make-independent-decisions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bill Owens<\/a>, the now-former executive producer of &ldquo;60 Minutes,&rdquo; to resign from his position in April, stating that he had lost journalistic independence.<\/p>\n<p>Trump further accused &ldquo;60 Minutes&rdquo; in a  <a href=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/posts\/114333660655935996\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">post<\/a> of reporting about him in a &ldquo;derogatory and defamatory way&rdquo; during their coverage of two stories on him in April.<\/p>\n<p>He called on the Federal Communications Commission to revoke CBS News&rsquo; license and &ldquo;impose the maximum fines and punishment&rdquo; for allegedly attempting to help Harris win the 2024 election.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I am so honored to be suing 60 Minutes, CBS Fake News, and Paramount, over their fraudulent, beyond recognition, reporting,&rdquo; Trump said in an April 14 post.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;They did everything possible to illegally elect Kamala, including completely and corruptly changing major answers to Interview questions, but it just didn&rsquo;t work for them. They are not a &ldquo;News Show,&rdquo; but a dishonest Political Operative simply disguised as &lsquo;News,&rsquo; and must be responsible for what they have done, and are doing.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;They should lose their license!&rdquo; Trump continued. &ldquo;Hopefully, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), as headed by its Highly Respected Chairman, Brendan Carr, will impose the maximum fines and punishment, which is substantial, for their unlawful and illegal behavior.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<div class=\"disclaimer\">\n<p><em>All content created by the Daily Caller News Foundation, an independent and nonpartisan newswire service, is available without charge to any legitimate news publisher that can provide a large audience. All republished articles must include our logo, our reporter&rsquo;s byline and their DCNF affiliation. 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