‘It’s become clear that the company and I do not agree on the path forward,’ said CBS News CEO Wendy McMahon|LinkedIn
Wendy McMahon, CEO of CBS News, said yesterday that she is stepping down as the parent company looks to settle a lawsuit filed by President Trump over an interview with Kamala Harris, his political opponent.
The lawsuit accuses 60 Minutes of editing the interview.
McMahon’s exit also comes when the FCC is reviewing the Paramount-Skydance deal.
“It’s become clear that the company and I do not agree on the path forward,” she said. “It’s time for me to move on and for this organization to move forward with new leadership.”
In April, longtime 60 Minutes executive producer Bill Owens also left the organization.