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60 Minutes Producer Resigns Over Corporate Pressure During Trump Lawsuit

Bill Owens steps down, citing loss of editorial independence as Paramount Global faces legal and regulatory challenges tied to Trump and a high-stakes merger.

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Bill Owens, executive producer of 60 Minutes, is seen on Fourth Estate Stage during day two of Collision 2022 at Enercare Centre in Toronto, Canada, on June 22, 2022.
Still frames from Donald Trump’s interview with 60 Minutes correspondent Lesley Stahl on October, 25, 2020.
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Overview

  • Bill Owens, executive producer of 60 Minutes, resigned after 37 years at CBS, citing corporate interference in editorial decisions.
  • The resignation follows a $20 billion lawsuit filed by President Trump against CBS, alleging deceptive editing of a Kamala Harris interview during the 2024 election.
  • Paramount Global, CBS's parent company, is pursuing an $8 billion merger with Skydance Media, requiring FCC approval and raising concerns about appeasing Trump to advance the deal.
  • The FCC has launched a rare 'news distortion' probe into CBS, while Paramount has installed Susan Zirinsky to oversee politically sensitive content.
  • The Associated Press has regained limited press pool access after a court ruling, but broader concerns about White House media restrictions persist.