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CBS Veteran Henry Schuster Exits 60 Minutes Amid Weiss Purge

6/30/2026

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CBS News veteran Henry Schuster announced his departure from 60 Minutes.
He posted on LinkedIn that he took a February buyout after weighing his options.
He noted his exit is eclipsed by departures under CBS boss Bari Weiss, installed by David Ellison, who has overseen scandals, ratings drops and a “Black Thursday” purge.
He said he may earn a high-school diploma, write a book, or avoid a podcast or Substack.

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CBS News veteran Henry Schuster announced his departure from 60 Minutes.
He posted on LinkedIn that he took a February buyout after weighing his options.
He noted his exit is eclipsed by departures under CBS boss Bari Weiss, installed by David Ellison, who has overseen scandals, ratings drops and a “Black Thursday” purge.
He said he may earn a high-school diploma, write a book, or avoid a podcast or Substack.