Anderson Cooper takes thinly veiled dig at Bari Weiss in ‘60 Minutes’ farewell: ‘Independence has been critical’
Anderson Cooper delivered an emotional farewell on '60 Minutes', subtly criticizing Bari Weiss and emphasizing the importance of the show's independence. He expressed hope that '60 Minutes' retains its core values amidst changes in leadership. Cooper's departure has raised concerns about the future direction of the program under Weiss's editorial influence.
- ▪Anderson Cooper announced his departure from '60 Minutes' after nearly two decades as a correspondent.
- ▪During his farewell, he highlighted the critical importance of the show's independence and trust with viewers.
- ▪Bari Weiss's editorial involvement has sparked concerns among veterans of CBS News about the future of '60 Minutes'.
- ▪Cooper's comments reflect his discomfort with the network's perceived rightward shift under Weiss's leadership.
- ▪The farewell segment underscored the need for time, patience, and resources in producing quality journalism.
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Media Anderson Cooper takes thinly veiled dig at Bari Weiss in ‘60 Minutes’ farewell: ‘Independence has been critical’ By Ariel Zilber Published May 18, 2026, 10:37 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Anderson Cooper appeared to take a thinly veiled dig at Bari Weiss and the future direction of “60 Minutes” during an emotional farewell Sunday night — offering up a pointed defense of the legendary newsmagazine’s “independence.” Cooper, who announced earlier this year that he was stepping away from the show after nearly two decades as a correspondent, used his final “60 Minutes Overtime” segment to express his “hope” that “’60 Minutes’ remains ’60 Minutes’.” Cooper, who was poised to become the face of “60 Minutes” under Weiss before…
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