In a moral triumph for President Trump, “60 Minutes” executive producer Bill Owens has resigned, indicating another example of how mainstream media’s bias limits journalistic independence.
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Owens leaves the network at a time when accusations of media bias against conservatives, specifically MAGA supporters, are rampant.
Bill Owens, the executive producer of “60 Minutes,” announced his resignation, citing a lack of journalistic independence.
He stated that he could no longer make independent decisions for the show, prompting his departure.
Owens’ decision to leave stems from increased pressure following a $20 billion lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump against CBS, linked to an interview with Kamala Harris.
Owens remarked, “Over the past months, it has become clear that I would not be allowed to run the show as I have always run it, to make independent decisions based on what was right for 60 Minutes, right for the audience.”
His admission highlights the ongoing tensions between media giants and claims of conservative censorship.
The contentious relationship between Trump and CBS escalated with allegations of the Harris interview being deceptively edited, an accusation CBS denies.
Settlement discussions are ongoing between Paramount Global, CBS’s parent company, and Trump.
Legal experts believe Trump’s case might be weak and view it as an intimidation tactic against the press.
CBS News President Wendy McMahon commended Owens while maintaining CBS’s commitment to “60 Minutes.”
The network, known for its liberal leanings, faces scrutiny over its handling of the lawsuit and Trump’s claims of election interference and deceptive editing.
Owens’ refusal to apologize for the Harris interview as part of a potential settlement emphasizes his anti-Trump stance.
“60 Minutes,” a staple in American news media, will now transition under the temporary leadership of Tanya Simon, a longtime producer.
As Trump intensifies criticism against mainstream media, labeling journalists “the enemy of the people,” issues of media bias and journalistic freedom remain pressing challenges for news organizations.
“Standing behind what he stood for was an easy decision for me, and I never took for granted that he did the same for me,” said McMahon, underscoring the internal support Owens had amid the network’s legal and editorial challenges.
‘60 Minutes’ producer Bill Owens quits under pressure from Trump’s CBS lawsuit https://t.co/0DMzIXcJ65 pic.twitter.com/0UjDeMcSuF
— New York Post (@nypost) April 22, 2025
The FCC, led by Trump’s appointee Brendan Carr, requested CBS release raw footage of the contentious interview, which CBS eventually complied with.
This move is part of a broader corporate dynamic involving Paramount’s sale to Skydance Media, currently under review by the FCC.
Ongoing developments in these cases will undoubtedly shape the future of journalistic integrity and media accountability.
