Bill Owens' resignation as the executive producer of 60 Minutes has raised alarms within the media, highlighting the challenges posed by political pressure. Owens stated he could no longer manage the show independently. His exit occurs alongside CBS' legal disputes with former President Trump over claims of defamation related to an interview with Kamala Harris. Critics worry this trend reflects a broader threat to journalistic integrity and independence, with observers pointing to Trump's behavior towards media he perceives as adversarial as a growing concern for democracy and free speech.
Owens announced in a memo on Tuesday that he is leaving his position with 60 Minutes because over the past months, it has become clear that I would not be allowed to run the show as I have always run it.
Bill Owens' exit comes as Trump is battling CBS in court over a 60 Minutes interview with Kamala Harris, claiming the show defamed him by airing an edited version of the interview.
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