Overview
- New York Times publisher A.G. Sulzberger delivered a public rebuke charging that CBS has shifted programming, personnel, and policies to better align with President Trump under its new owner.
- Sulzberger singled out Paramount Skydance’s takeover and the installation of Bari Weiss as a senior editor, saying those moves led to staffing changes such as elevating Tony Dokoupil and greater influence over 60 Minutes.
- He cited concrete examples he said show a breakdown in norms, including a reported CBS-hosted event described as honoring the Trump White House, and he called the pattern 'capitulation.'
- Sulzberger framed the criticism within the Times’ broader legal fights over press access and policies, saying some outlets have settled cases or changed styles to avoid retaliation from the White House.
- Coverage so far centers on Sulzberger’s speech and legal context and does not include a substantive public response from CBS or its new owners, raising questions about possible ripple effects for other outlets and newsroom independence.