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The initial response from critics like Dan Rather, the legendary CBS News anchor, was swift and fierce. At 93 years old, Rather condemned Weiss’s appointment, labeling it a “dark day” for CBS. He argued that the move signaled the network’s shift toward ideological experimentation at the expense of its reputation for journalistic independence.
In a notable critique, Rather claimed that CBS was “trading its hard-earned reputation for independence” by embracing Weiss’s leadership and the appointment of other anti-woke journalists. This commentary ignited online controversy, stirring debates about the integrity of mainstream journalism and whether CBS was veering into partisan territory.