Europe EditionHead of CBS News Steps Down Amid Ongoing Tensions With Trump
- Wendy McMahon resigned as president and CEO of CBS News and Stations on 2025-05-19 amid ongoing corporate changes at the network.
- Her departure followed ongoing negotiations over a lawsuit filed by Donald Trump concerning a 60 Minutes interview edit, complicating the network’s pending Skydance acquisition.
- McMahon was regarded as a key supporter of the news division during the company’s period of instability, while 60 Minutes experienced related leadership changes and maintained its focus on contentious reporting.
- She expressed gratitude to CBS teams for their “passion, professionalism and partnership” and affirmed her belief that commitment to truth and fairness remains unassailable.
- McMahon’s exit signals ongoing leadership shifts at CBS as the network seeks regulatory approval for the Skydance merger and anticipates further organizational changes.
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