CBS News CEO Wendy McMahon quits amid potential Trump lawsuit settlement
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Wendy McMahon has resigned as CEO of CBS News after disagreements over the direction of the organization amidst a lawsuit from former President Trump. McMahon, who opposed settling the lawsuit related to a '60 Minutes' interview, noted that the last few months had been challenging, citing the need for new leadership for the company to move forward. This resignation comes in the context of broader tensions at CBS, including criticism from Paramount's controlling shareholder over network coverage of global events, further complicating the future of the news division.
Wendy McMahon's resignation marks another layer in the turmoil at CBS, where leadership disagrees over how to handle Trump's lawsuit and network coverage.
CBS News CEO, Wendy McMahon, expressed that the organization needs new leadership to proceed forward, citing fundamental disagreements with the company's future direction.
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