"I think you have a great, new leader, frankly, Trump said. The young woman that's leading your whole enterprise is a great [leader] from what I know. He added, I don't know her, but I hear she's a great person."
"I see good things happening in the news. I really do, Trump said. And I think one of the best things to happen is this show and new ownership, CBS and new ownership. I think it's the greatest thing that's happened in a long time to a free and open and good press."
"Some CBS staffers have already complained about Weiss with her decision to send a memo to reporters asking them to outline how they spend their work hours upsetting some company veterans. A few big changes have already taken place under Weiss too, including CBS Evening News co-anchor John Dickerson announcing his departure from the company. Gayle King's time on CBS Mornings is also reportedly coming to an end."
President Donald Trump praised CBS's hiring of Bari Weiss as head of CBS News and endorsed David Ellison and Skydance's acquisition of Paramount, calling it a major positive development for the press. Weiss was named editor-in-chief after Paramount purchased The Free Press for about $150 million. Trump said he did not know Weiss personally but heard she was a great leader. Some CBS staffers complained after Weiss sent a memo asking reporters to outline work hours. Several personnel changes followed, including John Dickerson's departure and reports that Gayle King may be leaving CBS Mornings. Weiss has been described as conservative but identifies as a centrist.
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