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CBS Insider Disputes Dan Rather’s Criticism of Network Under Bari Weiss

Rather says billionaire ownership has pushed CBS News toward a Fox News-style model and driven out longtime 60 Minutes correspondents.

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Former CBS News anchor Dan Rather criticized the network’s leadership under editor-in-chief Bari Weiss, describing its direction as a “disaster” and alleging that corporate interests and President Donald Trump’s influence have undermined its journalistic independence. A CBS insider rejected Rather’s assessment, pointing to 60 Minutes reports critical of the Trump administration as evidence that the network continues to scrutinize the government. CBS News declined to comment.

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Dan Rather's withering criticism of CBS 'doesn't reflect reality,' network insider says

Dan Rather blasted CBS News under Bari Weiss, calling it a "disaster," but a CBS News insider says his criticism doesn't reflect reality.

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Fox News broke the news in New York, United States on Monday, October 26, 2026.
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