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Matt Gutman Joins CBS News After ABC Departure

12/6/2025

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Matt Gutman is leaving ABC News for CBS News under Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss.
The 48-year-old is set to start as a CBS News correspondent, potentially anchoring CBS Evening News.
The move follows the planned departures of Maurice DuBois and John Dickerson.
He faced criticism for comments about the murder of activist Charlie Kirk and apologized.
Gutman has reported from more than 50 countries and covered major events.

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Matt Gutman is leaving ABC News for CBS News under Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss.
The 48-year-old is set to start as a CBS News correspondent, potentially anchoring CBS Evening News.
The move follows the planned departures of Maurice DuBois and John Dickerson.
He faced criticism for comments about the murder of activist Charlie Kirk and apologized.
Gutman has reported from more than 50 countries and covered major events.