{"id":2572713,"date":"2026-02-23T16:50:02","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T21:50:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cbs-news-contributor-peter-attia-resigns-amid-epstein-files-fallout\/"},"modified":"2026-02-23T16:53:23","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T21:53:23","slug":"cbs-news-contributor-peter-attia-resigns-amid-epstein-files-fallout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cbs-news-contributor-peter-attia-resigns-amid-epstein-files-fallout\/","title":{"rendered":"CBS News contributor Peter Attia resigns amid Epstein files fallout"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/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-contributor-peter-attia-resigns-amid-epstein-files-fallout%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=2572713&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>CBS News <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/miles-anonymous-taylor-accidentally-exposes-the-fraudulence-of-the-mainstream-media\/\" title=\"Miles &#039;Anonymous&#039; Taylor Accidentally Exposes the Fraudulence of the Mainstream Media\">contributor<\/a> Peter Attia resigned amid fallout from the Epstein files, which reveal his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. His departure was effective immediately, with CBS saying his work had barely begun and the move was taken to prevent distraction from the network\u2019s reporting. A spokesperson noted Attia <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/analysis-of-video-of-trump-supporter-ashli-babbitt-death-in-the-capitol-shows-antifas-actions-led-to-shots-being-fired\/\" title=\"Analysis of Video of Trump Supporter Ashli Babbitt Death in the Capitol Shows Antifa\u2019s Actions Led to Shots Being Fired\">stepped back<\/a> to avoid overshadowing CBS\u2019s work and offered no further comment. The Epstein documents include emails and interactions with Epstein; Attia described the association as naive, insisted he never witnessed illegal activity, and said he never flew on Epstein\u2019s jet or attended parties with minors. He apologized for the embarrassment and for his involvement,stating that the relationship did not involve any criminal activity and reflecting on his poor judgment. The piece places Attia\u2019s resignation in a broader context of other <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >high-profile figures leaving positions<\/a> over Epstein ties, including executives such as Thomas Pritzker and kathryn Ruemmler. It also references the DOJ\u2019s Epstein file materials and Attia\u2019s public apology, including remarks he posted on X.  <\/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\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">CBS News contributor Peter Attia resigns amid Epstein files fallout<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2514258\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Peter Attia is stepping down from his role as a contributor at <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/cbs-news\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"1807\">CBS News<\/a> after his name appeared in the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/epstein-files\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"17582\">Epstein files<\/a>, which showed the extent of the wellness influencer&rsquo;s relationship with convicted sex offender <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/jeffrey-epstein\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"1860\">Jeffrey Epstein<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Attia resigned on Monday, effective immediately. He was one of a number of contributors who joined CBS News, overhauled by Bari Weiss, in January.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/4468224\/newsom-dhs-pardon-cambodian-illegal-immigrant\/\">Newsom scolds Trump administration for criticizing his pardon of illegal immigrant: &#8216;Spare us the outrage&#8217;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/4467922\/nick-reiner-pleads-not-guilty-murder-parents\/\">Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to murder of his parents<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/investigations\/4464506\/first-antifa-terrorism-trial-mistrial-need-know\/\">First antifa terrorism trial restarts following mistrial: What you need to know<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>A spokesperson for Attia said his work at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-73976-ballots-released-by-maricopa-county-56-1-for-donald-trump\/\" title=\"BREAKING: 73,976 Ballots Released By Maricopa County \u2014 56.1% FOR DONALD TRUMP\">news outlet<\/a> had barely started before he decided to leave.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;As such, he stepped back to ensure his involvement didn&rsquo;t become a distraction from the important work being done at CBS,&rdquo; the spokesperson said. &ldquo;He wishes the network and its leadership well and has no further comment at this time.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Attia is one of the latest <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/4463436\/who-has-fallen-resigned-epstein-files\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/4463436\/who-has-fallen-resigned-epstein-files\/\">high-profile figures<\/a> to face consequences for his ties to Epstein.<\/p>\n<p>After the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/justice-department\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"167\">Justice Department<\/a> released a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/4440630\/doj-release-millions-new-jeffrey-epstein-documents-2000-videos\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/4440630\/doj-release-millions-new-jeffrey-epstein-documents-2000-videos\/\">massive tranche<\/a> of the Epstein files late last month, Attia publicly apologized for ever associating himself with the late financier.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I apologize and regret putting myself in a position where emails, some of them embarrassing, tasteless, and indefensible, are now public, and that is on me,&rdquo; he wrote to his team and patients in an email that was <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/PeterAttiaMD\/status\/2018350892395774116\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/x.com\/PeterAttiaMD\/status\/2018350892395774116\">posted on X<\/a> earlier this month. &ldquo;I accept that reality and the humiliation that comes with it.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Attia denied that he was involved in any criminal activity and said his &ldquo;interactions with Epstein had nothing to do with his sexual abuse or exploitation of anyone.&rdquo; Also, he claimed to have never been on Epstein&rsquo;s jet or island and never attended one of his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sean-penn-botches-theology-evangelical-trump-leaders-should-be-impeached-by-the-vatican\/\" title=\"Sean Penn Botches Theology: Evangelical Trump Leaders Should \u2018Be Impeached By The Vatican\u2019\">sex parties<\/a> where minors were often present.<\/p>\n<p>In the DOJ&rsquo;s publicly available database for the Epstein files, the celebrity doctor&rsquo;s name appears quite frequently.<\/p>\n<p>In a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/epstein\/files\/DataSet%2011\/EFTA02471177.pdf\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/epstein\/files\/DataSet%2011\/EFTA02471177.pdf\">February 2016 email<\/a> sent to Epstein, Attia writes, &ldquo;P**** is, indeed, low carb. Still awaiting results on gluten content, though.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>In a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/epstein\/files\/DataSet%2010\/EFTA01745291.pdf\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/epstein\/files\/DataSet%2010\/EFTA01745291.pdf\">June 2015 email exchange<\/a>, Attia says, &ldquo;The life you lead is so outrageous, and yet I can&rsquo;t tell a soul.&rdquo; Earlier in the email thread, Attia notes he &ldquo;got a fresh shipment&rdquo; of what he later clarified was metformin, an oral medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. Epstein then sent a photo of an adult woman with the words &ldquo;me too.&rdquo; The photo is censored in the Epstein files.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Reading that exchange now is very embarrassing, and I will not defend it,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m ashamed of myself for everything about this. At the time, I understood this exchange as juvenile, not a reference to anything dark or harmful.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The two first met in 2014 through a female healthcare leader. At one point, Attia asked Epstein directly about his 2008 conviction in Florida and took his response that the charges were merely related to prostitution at face value. The state charges involved procuring a child for prostitution.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;In 2018, I came to learn this was grossly minimized,&rdquo; Attia said. &ldquo;I was incredibly na&iuml;ve to believe him. I mistook his social acceptance in the eyes of the credible people I saw him with for acceptability, and that was a serious error in my judgment. To be clear, I never witnessed illegal behavior and never saw anyone who appeared underage in his presence.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4465644\/kathryn-ruemmler-obama-counsel-goldman-sachs-epstein-scrutiny\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4465644\/kathryn-ruemmler-obama-counsel-goldman-sachs-epstein-scrutiny\/\">WHO IS KATHRYN RUEMMLER? FORMER OBAMA WHITE HOUSE COUNSEL IS ALL OVER THE EPSTEIN FILES<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nonetheless, the newly hired contributor decided to resign from CBS News over his appearance in the Epstein files.<\/p>\n<p>Many other corporate figures have experienced significant fallout from the documents, leading to their resignations. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/business\/4459585\/hyatt-executive-tom-pritzker-stepping-down-epstein-ties\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/business\/4459585\/hyatt-executive-tom-pritzker-stepping-down-epstein-ties\/\">Thomas Pritzker<\/a> announced last week that he retired as the head of Hyatt Hotels and his family&rsquo;s business empire. And earlier this month, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4457055\/top-goldman-sachs-lawyer-to-resign-over-cozy-relationship-with-uncle-jeffrey-epstein\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4457055\/top-goldman-sachs-lawyer-to-resign-over-cozy-relationship-with-uncle-jeffrey-epstein\/\">Kathryn Ruemmler<\/a> announced she will step down from her top legal position at Goldman Sachs by the end of June.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CBS contributor Peter Attia resigns over Epstein links<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2159,"featured_media":2572714,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP25205519992690-1.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[34532,51209,36489,74399,6522],"class_list":["post-2572713","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-cbs-news","tag-epstein-files","tag-journalism-ethics","tag-peter-attia","tag-resignation"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP25205519992690-1.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2572713","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2159"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2572713"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2572713\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2572717,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2572713\/revisions\/2572717"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2572714"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2572713"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2572713"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2572713"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}