New CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss has been on the job for a week, sparking controversy over her hiring.
President Donald Trump praised the move, stating that Larry Ellison and his son David are "great" and "big supporters" of his, saying:
“Larry Ellison is great and his son David is great. They’re big supporters of mine, and they’ll do the right thing.”
Larry Ellison, founder of Oracle and Skydance Media, has significant ties to CBS's parent company, Paramount, following a recent merger.
Author's summary: Bari Weiss sparks controversy as new CBS News Editor-in-Chief.