Is CBS's Boss Taking a Page from Donald Trump?

“60 Minutes” correspondents Sharyn Alfonsi and Scott Pelley face potential termination as CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss moves to restructure the network. Sources indicate that Weiss, who assumed leadership in October, is prioritizing organizational alignment, a strategy that parallels Donald Trump’s approach to White House staffing: replacing entrenched voices with personnel strictly adherent to the leader’s vision.

This shift toward a culture of compliance has placed veteran journalists at risk. Both Alfonsi and Pelley have reportedly clashed with the new leadership, signaling a refusal to adapt to Weiss’s centralized management style.

• Sharyn Alfonsi: Reportedly resisted Weiss's direct involvement in editorial decisions, specifically regarding a report on El Salvador’s CECOT prison.

• Scott Pelley: Has become a vocal critic of the network’s new direction, engaging in a sustained commentary against the current leadership.

Insiders suggest Weiss is dismantling the traditional autonomy of "60 Minutes." Historically operating as an independent entity, the show is now subject to increased oversight. Weiss has instituted mandatory Monday meetings with executive producer Tanya Simon to direct editorial content for the network's flagship political and cultural stories.

The conflict highlights a broader strategy to eliminate internal friction. "It’s going to be a war," one network source noted, describing the tension between the new regime and the "60 Minutes" staff, who are perceived by leadership as resistant to change.