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CBS Staff Demand 60 Minutes Editorial Independence, Cite Trump Lawsuit

6/1/2026

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CBS News staffers sent a letter to CEO David Ellison demanding respect for editorial values at “60 Minutes.”
The letter was signed by Dan Rather, Glenn Close, Alex Gibney, Lowell Bergman and other staffers.
Anderson Cooper aired a plea for “60 Minutes” independence on an online “60 Minutes Overtime” episode, angering Bari Weiss.
Steve Kroft told Lachlan Cartwright that President Donald Trump’s influence appears, noting a $10 billion lawsuit.

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CBS News staffers sent a letter to CEO David Ellison demanding respect for editorial values at “60 Minutes.”
The letter was signed by Dan Rather, Glenn Close, Alex Gibney, Lowell Bergman and other staffers.
Anderson Cooper aired a plea for “60 Minutes” independence on an online “60 Minutes Overtime” episode, angering Bari Weiss.
Steve Kroft told Lachlan Cartwright that President Donald Trump’s influence appears, noting a $10 billion lawsuit.