60 Minutes Anchor Critiques Paramount's Editorial Oversight Amid Resignation

Scott Pelley, anchor of CBS's 60 Minutes, publicly criticized the show's parent company, Paramount, for interfering with editorial independence following the resignation of executive producer Bill Owens. Pelley and other correspondents attributed Owens' departure to new oversight measures linked to Paramount's ongoing merger efforts, which require approval from the Trump administration. Both Pelley and Owens stated that although no stories were blocked, the increased supervision undermined the editorial freedom essential to honest journalism. The situation has sparked concerns about press independence, especially as 60 Minutes continues to report on controversial topics such as U.S. politics and global conflicts. Paramount has not commented on the allegations of interference, while CBS News staff and viewers have expressed dismay over the perceived loss of journalistic autonomy.