Overview

• Raw Story relays a Variety report that identifies Weiss as the incoming editor in chief of CBS News, a claim not independently verified in the piece.
• Variety reports that Weiss auditioned for The View after Meghan McCain’s 2021 exit, having previously guest‑hosted several episodes.
• Insiders cited by Variety say focus groups scored Weiss low because viewers did not understand her centrist‑right contrarian politics.
• Alyssa Farah Griffin ultimately filled the vacant seat on the show, and Weiss was not invited back to guest host, according to the report.
• The report adds that Weiss still seeks on‑camera opportunities, while a quoted executive says her strongest appeal is among wealthy supporters such as Jeff Bezos and Bill Ackman.