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CBS News chief Bari Weiss reportedly wants a sweeping overhaul of 60 Minutes, opening the show to more anchors from the network (including Tony Dokoupil) and reshuffling key roles, a move that has sparked tensions with longtime staff like Lesley Stahl and fueled debate about editorial control as high-profile interviews are steered outside the traditional 60 Minutes team.
CBS News chief Bari Weiss reportedly offered Netanyahu a choice between Lesley Stahl and Major Garrett for a 60 Minutes interview, and Netanyahu chose Garrett after a last-minute negotiation, a move seen as part of Weiss’s broader push to bring new voices to 60 Minutes and a potential setback for Stahl.
Bari Weiss, CBS News’ editor‑in‑chief, is reportedly meddling in high‑profile interviews and bypassing 60 Minutes staff, angering veteran Lesley Stahl who may quit after Netanyahu was handed to Major Garrett. The turbulence signals Weiss’s MAGA‑leaning overhaul of CBS News and poses questions about the future of 60 Minutes.
Lesley Stahl and the 60 Minutes team reported on the harrowing experience of an Israeli family, the Tibons, who were attacked by Hamas militants while hiding in a safe room on their kibbutz near the Israel-Gaza border. The team witnessed the aftermath of the invasion in Kfar Azza, another heavily affected kibbutz, with burned homes and the bodies of Hamas fighters. The Tibons expressed uncertainty about returning home, reflecting the tense situation in the region.
The "60 Minutes" interview with Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, in which she referred to Democrats as "pedophiles," was a ratings disappointment, drawing just 6.6 million viewers and a 0.3 rating in the 25-54 age demographic. Despite the low ratings, "60 Minutes" still maintained its dominance in Sunday primetime. The interview sparked outrage on social media, with commentators criticizing correspondent Lesley Stahl for not pushing back on Greene's controversial statements.
During an interview with "60 Minutes" host Lesley Stahl, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) repeated her claim that Democrats are the party of "pedophiles" and accused them of supporting the grooming of children. Stahl was taken aback by the accusation, and there is no evidence to support it. Greene also criticized Republicans like Sen. Mitt Romney and former House Speaker Paul Ryan during the interview. Some commentators criticized Stahl for giving Greene a platform, while others called her "Marjorie Three Names" and "Unfrozen Caveman Congresswoman" on social media.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene defended her controversial comments about Democrats being "pedophiles" in an interview with CBS's "60 Minutes," claiming that they support "sexualizing children." Correspondent Lesley Stahl rolled her eyes in response. Greene has been criticized for her false claims about the 2020 election, COVID-19 vaccines, and immigrants, as well as her opposition to gender-affirming care for trans youth. She has also introduced a bill that would outlaw medical interventions for trans youth.