Wendy McMahon resigned as president and CEO of CBS News and Stations on May 19, amid ongoing corporate changes at the network. Her departure followed ongoing negotiations over a lawsuit filed by Donald Trump concerning a “60 Minutes” interview edit, complicating the network’s pending Skydance Media acquisition.
McMahon was regarded as a key supporter of the news division during the company’s period of instability, while “60 Minutes” experienced related leadership changes and maintained its focus on contentious reporting.
She expressed gratitude to CBS teams for their “passion, professionalism and partnership,” and affirmed her belief that commitment to truth and fairness remains unassailable.
McMahon’s exit signals ongoing leadership shifts at CBS as the network seeks regulatory approval for the Skydance merger and anticipates further organizational changes.
