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riversedge

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5. .. It was viewed as a thinly-veiled, anonymous leak by the Trump administration to someone who'd carry it online."
Fri Jan 16, 2026, 08:27 AM
Friday

As the read the OP--I was wondering WHO put the story out in the first place!!
I do believe--as the story indicates--it was the Trump goons who put the story out.
But Ross is in big trouble once this story plays out--and it could be long time for that to happen.
So much corruption by the WH that it is hard to keep up with, --but hoping the news media digs deeper and keeps the pressure on!!


https://www.rawstory.com/bari-weiss-cbs-mistakes/

.....One CBS News staffer characterized the internal reaction: "There was big internal dissension about the 'internal bleeding' report here last night. It was viewed as a thinly-veiled, anonymous leak by the Trump administration to someone who'd carry it online."

The incident reflects broader newsroom dysfunction following Weiss's appointment. Her CBS Evening News relaunch has been marked by controversial statements, on-air missteps, and declining viewership.

You can read more from The Guardian here.

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Lying again................ Lovie777 Friday #1
Was one of those "anonymous sources" John Barron, by any chance? tanyev Friday #2
I'm thinking that airing an unverified conspiracy theory is the most irresponsible thing a news chief can do Miles Archer Friday #4
"A bruise is internal bleeding" chelsea0011 Friday #3
.. It was viewed as a thinly-veiled, anonymous leak by the Trump administration to someone who'd carry it online." riversedge Friday #5
I read the story as you did, and my conclusion was that the "anonymous leak" was most likely Cheung. Miles Archer Friday #6
The only internal bleeding I want to see from anyone in this regime is when they die of shame by committing seppuku. jls4561 Friday #7
Bari is a tool.... Redleg Friday #8
Once Again, She Proves She Is Not Qualified to Hold Her Job. MineralMan Friday #9
She is a political hire. maxsolomon Friday #16
CBS is squandering its reputation as a reliable news source with this Weiss woman at the helm. RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Friday #10
I don't care what the hell he has, bagimin Friday #11
Of course she did. Weiss is a MAGA ass kissing buffoon who needs to go away. Initech Friday #12
Least surprising news of the day. (nt) Paladin Friday #13
Like every other Republican... GiqueCee Friday #14
Anal Weiss strikes again. nt miyazaki Friday #15
Weiss is a Trumpist hack. Martin68 Friday #17
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