Bill Owens announced his departure from '60 Minutes' over concerns of journalistic independence, stating he could no longer run the show in alignment with its longstanding principles. As the third producer in its 50-year history, he emphasized the importance of the program for the audience, making clear that it would persevere without him. His memo comes amidst tensions between the show and President Trump, who has criticized its coverage and is involved in a lawsuit alleging manipulation during the 2024 election.
Owens stated his departure is due to a loss of journalistic independence, expressing that he could no longer make independent decisions for '60 Minutes' as he once did.
In a memo, Owens emphasized that while he is stepping aside, the program remains crucial for the country and will continue without him.
President Trump has targeted '60 Minutes', alleging manipulation of coverage during the 2024 campaign, even threatening CBS News with maximum fines for its reporting.
Owens clarified to his staff that he would not offer any apologies to Trump as part of a potential settlement regarding the lawsuit.
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