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This growing trend of high-profile exits is alarming to many observers, with some insiders suggesting that it marks the beginning of a "purge" within CBS. With both McMahon and Owens leaving, the network now faces a pressing question: how will it move forward under new leadership while mired in ongoing legal battles?
The Tension Between Trump and CBS
The animated interactions between Donald Trump and CBS are well-documented. Trump has openly criticized "60 Minutes" on multiple occasions, claiming that segments aired during his presidency were biased or misrepresentative. In a particularly charged social media post, he denounced a segment featuring Kamala Harris, alleging that it was "unlawfully fixed" and manipulated against him.