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Cooper Rejects Working Under Weiss Amid CBS Rightward Shift

7/1/2026

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Anderson Cooper said he does not want to work for Bari Weiss if she becomes his boss.
Bari Weiss has pushed CBS rightward under Paramount Skydance chair David Ellison, a friend of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Weiss dismissed multiple 60 Minutes staff, sparking concerns about editorial freedom.
Cooper left 60 Minutes to spend time with his sons and urged the show to keep its independence.

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Anderson Cooper said he does not want to work for Bari Weiss if she becomes his boss.
Bari Weiss has pushed CBS rightward under Paramount Skydance chair David Ellison, a friend of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Weiss dismissed multiple 60 Minutes staff, sparking concerns about editorial freedom.
Cooper left 60 Minutes to spend time with his sons and urged the show to keep its independence.