Wendy McMahon has resigned from her role as president and CEO of CBS News, representing a significant leadership shift for the network. Her resignation comes amidst ongoing challenges, including a lawsuit from President Donald Trump impacting the flagship program, 60 Minutes. Reports suggest that her departure was requested by Paramount Global, her parent company. McMahon's exit follows the resignation of Bill Owens, a veteran producer of 60 Minutes, who highlighted issues with editorial independence as a factor in his departure. McMahon indicated the need for new leadership in her resignation memo, acknowledging the recent difficulties faced by CBS News.
It's become clear that the company and I do not agree on the path forward. It's time for me to move on and for this organization to move forward with new leadership.
Over the past months, it has become clear that I would not be allowed to run the show as I have always run it, to make independent decisions based on what was right for 60 Minutes, right for the audience.
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