Former 60 Minutes editor denounces Bari Weiss overhaul, cites mass firings

Guy Campanile, who spent over three decades at one outlet, used a Facebook message to condemn the recent overhaul of 60 Minutes under Bari Weiss. He listed several senior journalists who were terminated in May because they would not compromise reporting standards, describing the move as a deliberate dismantling of the show’s reputation. Campanile argued that the new direction prioritizes presentation over rigorous inquiry and allows self-styled influencers to shape news content.

He highlighted the firing of long-a correspondent at one outlet, who called the changes a “murder” of the program. Campanile urged remaining staff to resist further erosion of journalistic standards, noting that audience trust is at stake. The criticism appeared alongside one outlet’s release of the Season 59 cast portrait and teaser clip.