Summary
The White House is upset about CBS News hiring Jeremy Adler, who used to work for Liz Cheney, a former Congress member and critic of President Trump. Adler's hiring has added to existing tension between CBS News and the White House, which previously settled a lawsuit over negative coverage for $16 million.
Key Facts
- CBS News hired Jeremy Adler for its communications team.
- Jeremy Adler previously worked for Liz Cheney, a critic of President Trump.
- The White House is unhappy with CBS News' decision to hire Adler.
- President Trump had a contentious past with Liz Cheney, especially after the Capitol incident on January 6.
- President Trump sued CBS News in 2024 and settled the lawsuit for $16 million.
- Adler worked for Upland Workshop, a private communications consultancy, before joining CBS.
- CBS News is navigating changes under new leadership and ownership.
- Several well-known journalists have recently left CBS News.
