The appointment of media figures is well known for Israel, and anti-Walker’s position is because American media companies feel pressure from Trump.
Published on October 6, 2025
American media group Paramount announced a deal to secure the acquisition of a free press on the review website and named its founder, conservative media figure Bari Weiss, as editor-in-chief of CBS News.
Weiss’ appointment is known for his Israeli stance and frequent criticism of “awakening” politics, as critics say Try to turn CBS is in a more consistent direction in the presidential administration Donald Trump.
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Paramount CEO David Ellison praised Weiss for his “entrepreneurial drive and editorial vision” on Monday.
“This move is part of Paramount’s larger vision to connect content modernization and its connection to audiences around the world,” Ellison said in a statement.
The latest move comes after the merger between Skydance Media and Paramount, which owns the CBS TV network, which was completed in August. According to a statement by FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, the company promises a greater “diversity of perspectives” on CBS in regulation that Skydance regulates bidding for Paramount (CBS).
Paramount also agreed to pay $16 million to resolve the issue before approval Defamation lawsuit Trump brought 60 minutes on a part of the flagship CBS news show. Media regulators widely criticized the lawsuit as a baseless effort to put pressure on the news media to more favorable coverage.
Ellison, who Weiss will report directly, is the son of tech businessman Larry Ellison, one of the richest people in the world and an ally of Trump.
Weiss founded the Free Press in 2022 after leaving the New York Times Write a letter She said she suffered “continuous bullying” from her colleagues who disagreed with her.
She often sees herself as a teller of truth, in conflict with our traditional media. Recent Free Press reports cover diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs and suspicion of vaccines, both of which are led by the Trump administration.
However, in some cases, the publication also contradicts mainstream Republicans, including its critical coverage of partisan abortion stance.
Weiss’ approach has attracted prominent supporters, including venture capitalists Marc Andreessen and David Sacks, former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz and hedge foundation tycoon Paul Marshall.
The free media has recently been criticized for their war in Israel in Gaza, including an article titled The Gaza Famine, which raised questions. Famine conditions Despite discoveries by the United Nations and medical groups, it was in the enclave due to Israel’s blockade.







